| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 542.9 km |
| Coordinates | -23.682, -179.983 |
| UTC time | 2004-04-17 12:40:15.640 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 17, 2004 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 12:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 639.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.983 and latitude -23.682.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2004-04-17
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