| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.656, 87.617 |
| UTC time | 1990-01-20 11:35:54.050 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 20, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Indian Ocean on Saturday, January 20, 1990 at 11:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Gunungsitoli, about 1491.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 87.617 and latitude -7.656.
| Location | South Indian Ocean |
| Country | South Indian Ocean |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-01-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Gunungsitoli | 1491.2 km |
| Singkil | 1581.5 km |
| Pariaman | 1593.2 km |
| Padang | 1598.2 km |
| Meulaboh | 1618.3 km |
| Sibolga | 1622.0 km |
| Bukittinggi | 1634.6 km |
| Solok | 1635.7 km |
| Padangsidempuan | 1639.0 km |
| Sungai Penuh | 1649.5 km |
| Tarutung | 1657.5 km |
| Payakumbuh | 1665.1 km |
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