| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 103.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.297, -77.254 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-08 07:32:29.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 8, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Ecuador on Monday, May 8, 1978 at 07:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Azogues (Ecuador - EC), about 187.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -77.254 and latitude -3.297.
| Location | Cuenca |
| Country | Ecuador (EC) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-08
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