| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -37.443, 51.281 |
| UTC time | 1991-12-07 19:21:24.410 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 7, 1991 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Indian Ocean on Saturday, December 7, 1991 at 19:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tôlanaro, about 1440.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 51.281 and latitude -37.443.
| Location | South Indian Ocean |
| Country | South Indian Ocean |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1991-12-07
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