Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: iscgem778677

Location

south of the Fiji Islands

Date & Time

Nov 20, 1971

7:28 AM Z

Depth

543.10 km

Deep

Coordinates

-23.4490, -179.8570

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

south of the Fiji Islands

Coordinates: -23.4490°, -179.8570° Depth: 543.1 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
November 20, 1971 at 7:28 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 9:01 PM