| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 548.2 km |
| Coordinates | -23.427, -179.953 |
| UTC time | 1989-05-08 14:28:30.990 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 8, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Monday, May 8, 1989 at 14:28 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 612.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.953 and latitude -23.427.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1989-05-08
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