| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 210.3 km |
| Coordinates | -23.772, -177.606 |
| UTC time | 2017-05-16 15:29:14.480 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 15:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 750.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -177.606 and latitude -23.772.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2017-05-16
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