| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -37.511, 50.922 |
| UTC time | 1996-05-11 21:26:39.470 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 11, 1996 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Southwest Indian Ridge on Saturday, May 11, 1996 at 21:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tôlanaro, about 1438.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 50.922 and latitude -37.511.
| Location | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Country | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1996-05-11
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