| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -37.283, 51.848 |
| UTC time | 1988-03-13 12:59:15.880 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 13, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Indian Ocean on Sunday, March 13, 1988 at 12:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tôlanaro, about 1439.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 51.848 and latitude -37.283.
| Location | South Indian Ocean |
| Country | South Indian Ocean |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-03-13
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