| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 16.521, 40.263 |
| UTC time | 1978-01-17 15:00:27.400 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 17, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Eritrea on Tuesday, January 17, 1978 at 15:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Asmara (Eritrea - ER), about 194.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 40.263 and latitude 16.521.
| Location | Asmara |
| Country | Eritrea (ER) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-01-17
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