| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -38.086, 48.519 |
| UTC time | 1997-04-15 05:09:33.990 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 15, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Southwest Indian Ridge on Tuesday, April 15, 1997 at 05:09 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tsiombe, about 1451.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 48.519 and latitude -38.086.
| Location | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Country | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-04-15
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