| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -40.128, 46.210 |
| UTC time | 1981-01-23 10:31:50.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 23, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Southwest Indian Ridge on Friday, January 23, 1981 at 10:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tsiombe, about 1652.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 46.210 and latitude -40.128.
| Location | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Country | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-01-23
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