| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -1.347, 89.083 |
| UTC time | 2000-01-28 22:42:26.250 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 28, 2000 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Indian Ocean on Friday, January 28, 2000 at 22:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Meulaboh, about 993.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 89.083 and latitude -1.347.
| Location | South Indian Ocean |
| Country | South Indian Ocean |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2000-01-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Meulaboh | 993.8 km |
| Gunungsitoli | 993.9 km |
| Banda Aceh | 1034.9 km |
| Singkil | 1050.0 km |
| Sabang | 1062.6 km |
| Reuleuet | 1083.9 km |
| Bireun | 1117.7 km |
| Sibolga | 1132.8 km |
| Lhokseumawe | 1154.4 km |
| Kabanjahe | 1158.0 km |
| Tarutung | 1161.8 km |
| Berastagi | 1164.4 km |
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