| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -37.297, 47.973 |
| UTC time | 1988-02-27 05:32:55.980 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, February 27, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Southwest Indian Ridge on Saturday, February 27, 1988 at 05:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tsiombe, about 1356.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 47.973 and latitude -37.297.
| Location | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Country | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-02-27
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