| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -38.074, 48.482 |
| UTC time | 1997-04-14 09:29:26.670 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 14, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Southwest Indian Ridge on Monday, April 14, 1997 at 09:29 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tsiombe, about 1449.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 48.482 and latitude -38.074.
| Location | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Country | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-04-14
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