| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 62.0 km |
| Coordinates | 11.899, -72.615 |
| UTC time | 1978-04-28 04:28:34.200 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 28, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Colombia on Friday, April 28, 1978 at 04:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Riohacha (Colombia - CO), about 50.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -72.615 and latitude 11.899.
| Location | Riohacha |
| Country | Colombia (CO) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-04-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Riohacha | 50.7 km |
| Maicao | 71.0 km |
| Barrancas | 106.7 km |
| Fonseca | 115.6 km |
| San Juan del Cesar | 132.5 km |
| San Rafael | 142.1 km |
| Santa Cruz de Mara | 159.6 km |
| La Concepción | 165.8 km |
| Valledupar | 174.4 km |
| Maracaibo | 175.5 km |
| Los Puertos de Altagracia | 177.8 km |
| La Villa del Rosario | 178.2 km |
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