| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 569.6 km |
| Coordinates | -17.846, -178.773 |
| UTC time | 1989-03-17 01:53:49.530 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 17, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Friday, March 17, 1989 at 01:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 288.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.773 and latitude -17.846.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-03-17
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