| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -37.476, 51.092 |
| UTC time | 1988-02-19 00:13:26.210 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 19, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Indian Ocean on Friday, February 19, 1988 at 00:13 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tôlanaro, about 1438.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 51.092 and latitude -37.476.
| Location | South Indian Ocean |
| Country | South Indian Ocean |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-02-19
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