| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -37.965, 48.565 |
| UTC time | 1997-04-14 05:53:33.300 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 14, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Southwest Indian Ridge on Monday, April 14, 1997 at 05:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tsiombe, about 1439.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 48.565 and latitude -37.965.
| Location | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Country | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-04-14
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