| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.388, 88.865 |
| UTC time | 1980-01-28 14:46:39.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 28, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Indian Ocean on Monday, January 28, 1980 at 14:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gunungsitoli, about 1104.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 88.865 and latitude -3.388.
| Location | South Indian Ocean |
| Country | South Indian Ocean |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-01-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Gunungsitoli | 1104.0 km |
| Meulaboh | 1164.3 km |
| Singkil | 1176.8 km |
| Banda Aceh | 1226.9 km |
| Sibolga | 1242.3 km |
| Sabang | 1257.4 km |
| Reuleuet | 1264.1 km |
| Padangsidempuan | 1273.8 km |
| Tarutung | 1274.7 km |
| Pariaman | 1289.4 km |
| Kabanjahe | 1291.7 km |
| Bireun | 1293.8 km |
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