| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 550.0 km |
| Coordinates | -17.331, -178.933 |
| UTC time | 1996-12-30 09:59:43.470 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 30, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Monday, December 30, 1996 at 09:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 283.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -178.933 and latitude -17.331.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-12-30
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