| Magnitude | 6.7 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 23.4 km |
| Coordinates | -15.848, -179.376 |
| UTC time | 1998-01-12 16:36:20.230 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 12, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Fiji on Monday, January 12, 1998 at 16:36 UTC with a magnitude of 6.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Nasinu (Fiji - FJ), about 334.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.376 and latitude -15.848.
| Location | Nasinu |
| Country | Fiji (FJ) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1998-01-12
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