Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.4

ID: iscgem17294236

Location

south of the Fiji Islands

Date & Time

Sep 8, 1963

7:50 PM Z

Depth

545.30 km

Deep

Coordinates

-23.5900, -179.9760

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

south of the Fiji Islands

Coordinates: -23.5900°, -179.9760° Depth: 545.3 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
September 8, 1963 at 7:50 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 8:30 PM