| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.071, 178.144 |
| UTC time | 1996-12-27 02:49:47.230 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 27, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Friday, December 27, 1996 at 02:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lautoka (Fiji - FJ), about 187.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 178.144 and latitude -16.071.
| Location | Lautoka |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-12-27
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