Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: usp0008f2f

Location

south of the Fiji Islands

Date & Time

Jan 27, 1998

9:05 PM Z

Depth

610.10 km

Deep

Coordinates

-22.4110, 179.0350

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

south of the Fiji Islands

Coordinates: -22.4110°, 179.0350° Depth: 610.1 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mwb
Recorded On
January 27, 1998 at 9:05 PM
Last Updated
April 29, 2022 at 5:17 PM