Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.4
ID: usp00004p7
Location
south of the Fiji Islands
Date & Time
Dec 28, 1973
5:31 AM Z
Depth
549.00 km
Deep
Coordinates
-23.8710, 179.9600
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
south of the Fiji Islands
Coordinates: -23.8710°, 179.9600° • Depth: 549.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Recorded On
- December 28, 1973 at 5:31 AM
- Last Updated
- April 27, 2022 at 6:34 PM
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