| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 536.6 km |
| Coordinates | -24.956, 179.766 |
| UTC time | 1992-05-12 18:19:33.100 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 12, 1992 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Tuesday, May 12, 1992 at 18:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 771.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.766 and latitude -24.956.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1992-05-12
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