| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 539.6 km |
| Coordinates | -23.789, 179.890 |
| UTC time | 1990-05-14 11:54:30.190 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 14, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Monday, May 14, 1990 at 11:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 647.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.890 and latitude -23.789.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-05-14
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