| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 497.9 km |
| Coordinates | -24.748, -179.966 |
| UTC time | 2023-01-06 11:52:37.428 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 6, 2023 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 11:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 754.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -179.966 and latitude -24.748.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2023-01-06
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