| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 29.4 km |
| Coordinates | -3.490, 86.145 |
| UTC time | 1970-10-10 08:53:05.800 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 10, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Indian Ocean on Saturday, October 10, 1970 at 08:53 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Devinuwara, about 1216.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 86.145 and latitude -3.490.
| Location | South Indian Ocean |
| Country | South Indian Ocean |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1970-10-10
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