| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -37.418, 51.412 |
| UTC time | 1978-05-18 22:39:25.200 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, May 18, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Indian Ocean on Thursday, May 18, 1978 at 22:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tôlanaro, about 1441.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 51.412 and latitude -37.418.
| Location | South Indian Ocean |
| Country | South Indian Ocean |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-05-18
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