| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -41.636, 80.209 |
| UTC time | 1976-11-16 18:20:50.200 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 16, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Tuesday, November 16, 1976 at 18:20 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 3192.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 80.209 and latitude -41.636.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1976-11-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 3192.1 km |
| Vacoas | 3196.7 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 3199.7 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 3203.2 km |
| Port Louis | 3207.5 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 3223.1 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 3235.6 km |
| Le Tampon | 3238.3 km |
| Bunbury | 3238.3 km |
| Saint-Louis | 3244.6 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 3245.6 km |
| Saint-André | 3256.3 km |
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