| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -36.855, 52.133 |
| UTC time | 1948-09-04 15:08:58.480 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 4, 1948 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Southwest Indian Ridge on Saturday, September 4, 1948 at 15:08 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tôlanaro, about 1404.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 52.133 and latitude -36.855.
| Location | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Country | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1948-09-04
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