| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 11.696, 43.550 |
| UTC time | 1997-03-09 17:40:18.370 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, March 9, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Djibouti on Sunday, March 9, 1997 at 17:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Djibouti (Djibouti - DJ), about 45.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 43.550 and latitude 11.696.
| Location | Djibouti |
| Country | Djibouti (DJ) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-03-09
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