| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 621.2 km |
| Coordinates | -26.354, 178.221 |
| UTC time | 1999-04-09 12:16:01.890 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 9, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Friday, April 9, 1999 at 12:16 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 915.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 178.221 and latitude -26.354.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1999-04-09
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