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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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mb
Recorded On
December 28, 1973 at 5:31 AM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 6:34 PM