| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 587.3 km |
| Coordinates | -22.022, -179.326 |
| UTC time | 1997-07-05 23:21:30.140 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 5, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Saturday, July 5, 1997 at 23:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 492.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.326 and latitude -22.022.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-07-05
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