Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.9

ID: usp0008n5q

Location

south of the Fiji Islands

Date & Time

May 16, 1998

2:22 AM Z

Depth

586.10 km

Deep

Coordinates

-22.2270, -179.5190

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

south of the Fiji Islands

Coordinates: -22.2270°, -179.5190° Depth: 586.1 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mwc
Recorded On
May 16, 1998 at 2:22 AM
Last Updated
April 29, 2022 at 5:27 PM