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