| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 508.8 km |
| Coordinates | -17.698, -178.503 |
| UTC time | 1988-12-31 07:15:49.290 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 31, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Saturday, December 31, 1988 at 07:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 318.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.503 and latitude -17.698.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-12-31
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