| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 561.0 km |
| Coordinates | -23.106, 179.331 |
| UTC time | 2024-08-17 21:31:34.819 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 17, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit south of the Fiji Islands on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 21:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Suva, about 561.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 179.331 and latitude -23.106.
| Location | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Country | south of the Fiji Islands |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2024-08-17
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