| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -38.149, 50.265 |
| UTC time | 1943-09-26 02:08:18.470 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, September 26, 1943 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Southwest Indian Ridge on Sunday, September 26, 1943 at 02:08 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tôlanaro, about 1492.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 50.265 and latitude -38.149.
| Location | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Country | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1943-09-26
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