| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.939, 67.239 |
| UTC time | 1959-01-13 09:37:22.650 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 13, 1959 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Tuesday, January 13, 1959 at 09:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malé, about 1617.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 67.239 and latitude -8.939.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1959-01-13
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Malé | 1617.2 km |
| Port Louis | 1630.3 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 1638.5 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 1640.2 km |
| Curepipe | 1641.4 km |
| Vacoas | 1643.1 km |
| Saint-André | 1827.0 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 1828.2 km |
| Sainte-Marie | 1829.0 km |
| Saint-Denis | 1835.3 km |
| La Possession | 1847.5 km |
| Le Port | 1851.2 km |
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