Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem872165

Location

172 km S of Suva, Fiji

Country: Fiji flag Fiji

Date & Time

Apr 17, 1963

2:11 AM Z

Depth

20.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-19.6970, 178.4410

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

172 km S of Suva, Fiji

Coordinates: -19.6970°, 178.4410° Depth: 20.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
April 17, 1963 at 2:11 AM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 12:20 AM