| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -37.428, 51.271 |
| UTC time | 2006-05-26 11:52:39.400 |
Earthquake details
Friday, May 26, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Indian Ocean on Friday, May 26, 2006 at 11:52 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tôlanaro, about 1438.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 51.271 and latitude -37.428.
| Location | South Indian Ocean |
| Country | South Indian Ocean |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2006-05-26
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