| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 539.2 km |
| Coordinates | -24.269, 179.218 |
| UTC time | 2023-12-16 06:10:54.643 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 16, 2023 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 06:10 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 687.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.218 and latitude -24.269.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2023-12-16
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