| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.117, -13.084 |
| UTC time | 1978-08-15 11:55:27.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 15, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Tuesday, August 15, 1978 at 11:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Walvis Bay, about 2836.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -13.084 and latitude -29.117.
| Location | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-08-15
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Walvis Bay | 2836.1 km |
| Swakopmund | 2848.9 km |
| Vila Velha | 2911.4 km |
| Guarapari | 2915.4 km |
| Vitória | 2916.2 km |
| Serra | 2922.4 km |
| Viana | 2927.8 km |
| Aracruz | 2934.0 km |
| Linhares | 2936.3 km |
| Campos dos Goytacazes | 2947.2 km |
| São Mateus | 2950.9 km |
| Tômbua | 2951.7 km |
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