| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 511.2 km |
| Coordinates | -24.256, -179.906 |
| UTC time | 1989-10-14 02:32:01.270 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 14, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Saturday, October 14, 1989 at 02:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 702.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.906 and latitude -24.256.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-10-14
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