| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -36.044, 47.980 |
| UTC time | 1981-05-12 12:42:43.720 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 12, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Southwest Indian Ridge on Tuesday, May 12, 1981 at 12:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tsiombe, about 1219.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 47.980 and latitude -36.044.
| Location | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Country | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-05-12
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