| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -36.363, 52.274 |
| UTC time | 2020-08-18 04:40:32.916 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Southwest Indian Ridge on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 04:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Tôlanaro, about 1358.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 52.274 and latitude -36.363.
| Location | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Country | Southwest Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2020-08-18
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