| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 121.8 km |
| Coordinates | 9.354, 93.618 |
| UTC time | 1998-01-12 22:39:58.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 12, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit India on Monday, January 12, 1998 at 22:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Blair (India - IN), about 274.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 93.618 and latitude 9.354.
| Location | Port Blair |
| Country | India (IN) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-01-12
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Blair | 274.5 km |
| Sabang | 428.8 km |
| Banda Aceh | 464.7 km |
| Kathu | 543.0 km |
| Kawthaung | 545.8 km |
| Reuleuet | 546.5 km |
| Wichit | 549.4 km |
| Ban Ratsada | 550.6 km |
| Phuket | 550.7 km |
| Talat Yai | 551.1 km |
| Bireun | 573.9 km |
| Krabi | 599.6 km |
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