Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3

ID: usp0008f2b

Location

south of the Fiji Islands

Date & Time

Jan 27, 1998

7:55 PM Z

Depth

611.00 km

Deep

Coordinates

-22.5420, 179.0480

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

south of the Fiji Islands

Coordinates: -22.5420°, 179.0480° Depth: 611.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mwc
Recorded On
January 27, 1998 at 7:55 PM
Last Updated
April 29, 2022 at 5:17 PM