| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -41.683, 79.955 |
| UTC time | 1970-05-04 18:53:18.910 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 4, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Monday, May 4, 1970 at 18:53 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 3179.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 79.955 and latitude -41.683.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1970-05-04
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 3179.7 km |
| Vacoas | 3184.3 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 3187.3 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 3190.8 km |
| Port Louis | 3195.2 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 3209.4 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 3221.8 km |
| Le Tampon | 3224.6 km |
| Saint-Louis | 3230.8 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 3232.1 km |
| Saint-André | 3242.8 km |
| Saint-Leu | 3248.9 km |
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