| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 523.7 km |
| Coordinates | -23.834, 179.944 |
| UTC time | 1989-04-18 12:33:52.160 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 18, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Tuesday, April 18, 1989 at 12:33 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 653.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.944 and latitude -23.834.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1989-04-18
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