| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 500.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.779, -178.219 |
| UTC time | 1996-09-16 12:52:28.070 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 16, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Monday, September 16, 1996 at 12:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 347.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.219 and latitude -17.779.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-09-16
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