| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 11.818, 43.692 |
| UTC time | 1979-10-16 18:11:32.100 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, October 16, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Djibouti on Tuesday, October 16, 1979 at 18:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Djibouti (Djibouti - DJ), about 64.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 43.692 and latitude 11.818.
| Location | Djibouti |
| Country | Djibouti (DJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-10-16
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