| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -40.871, 81.148 |
| UTC time | 1927-09-05 00:46:46.270 |
Earthquake details
Monday, September 5, 1927 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Monday, September 5, 1927 at 00:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bunbury, about 3153.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 81.148 and latitude -40.871.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1927-09-05
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Bunbury | 3153.2 km |
| Curepipe | 3197.9 km |
| Mandurah | 3199.2 km |
| Vacoas | 3202.6 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 3205.5 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 3209.0 km |
| Port Louis | 3213.0 km |
| Kwinana | 3219.2 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 3237.4 km |
| Perth | 3240.2 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 3250.3 km |
| Le Tampon | 3252.7 km |
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