| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -37.498, 50.877 |
| UTC time | 1989-02-21 20:55:27.850 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 21, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Southwest Indian Ridge on Tuesday, February 21, 1989 at 20:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tôlanaro, about 1435.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 50.877 and latitude -37.498.
| Location | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Country | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-02-21
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