| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 23.0 km |
| Coordinates | 25.084, -45.965 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-16 18:00:09.500 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 16, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Monday, January 16, 1978 at 18:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Les Abymes, about 1890.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -45.965 and latitude 25.084.
| Location | northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Les Abymes | 1890.0 km |
| Baie-Mahault | 1897.5 km |
| Le Lamentin | 1955.9 km |
| Bridgetown | 1956.9 km |
| Fort Royal | 1962.8 km |
| St Croix | 2108.9 km |
| Fajardo | 2167.8 km |
| Carolina | 2194.9 km |
| Trujillo Alto | 2200.9 km |
| San Juan | 2205.5 km |
| Caguas | 2210.2 km |
| Guaynabo | 2210.8 km |
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