| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -37.731, 50.071 |
| UTC time | 1989-04-08 01:32:48.560 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 8, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Southwest Indian Ridge on Saturday, April 8, 1989 at 01:32 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tôlanaro, about 1443.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 50.071 and latitude -37.731.
| Location | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Country | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-04-08
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