| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 521.2 km |
| Coordinates | -23.716, 179.994 |
| UTC time | 1989-11-20 11:54:08.080 |
Earthquake details
Monday, November 20, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Monday, November 20, 1989 at 11:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 642.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.994 and latitude -23.716.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-11-20
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