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M4.5 earthquake 234 km E of Levuka, Fiji

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 234 km E of Levuka, Fiji on Fri, May 14, 1982, 2:52 AM GMT+12 (14:52 UTC), 516 km (321 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.5 (mb), light
Local time
UTC
1982-05-13 14:52:16 UTC
Depth
516.2 km (320.8 mi), deep
Epicenter
17.797° S, 178.486° W
Region
Fiji
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0001m9m. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 9:30 PM UTC.