| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -15.477, -179.140 |
| UTC time | 1997-08-08 22:27:19.850 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 8, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Friday, August 8, 1997 at 22:27 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 382.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.140 and latitude -15.477.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1997-08-08
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