| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -37.157, 52.329 |
| UTC time | 2017-01-02 00:18:49.220 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 2, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Indian Ocean on Monday, January 2, 2017 at 00:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tôlanaro, about 1441.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 52.329 and latitude -37.157.
| Location | South Indian Ocean |
| Country | South Indian Ocean |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2017-01-02
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