Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: usp00037u6

Location

Fiji region

Date & Time

Aug 26, 1987

6:56 AM Z

Depth

569.30 km

Deep

Coordinates

-20.7490, -178.4640

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Fiji region

Coordinates: -20.7490°, -178.4640° Depth: 569.3 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
August 26, 1987 at 6:56 AM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 9:38 PM