| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -26.519, 67.798 |
| UTC time | 1978-09-09 13:08:07.000 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 9, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Indian Ocean Triple Junction on Saturday, September 9, 1978 at 13:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 1255.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 67.798 and latitude -26.519.
| Location | Indian Ocean Triple Junction |
| Country | Indian Ocean Triple Junction |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-09-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 1255.2 km |
| Vacoas | 1260.5 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 1262.6 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 1265.7 km |
| Port Louis | 1267.5 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 1364.1 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 1372.8 km |
| Le Tampon | 1378.4 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 1378.8 km |
| Saint-André | 1382.7 km |
| Saint-Louis | 1387.7 km |
| Sainte-Marie | 1395.4 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
M 4.4
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M 4.5
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M 4.6
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M 4.5
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Unknown · 2024-04-25 16:47 UTC
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M 4.3
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M 4.4
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M 4.6
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Unknown · 2021-03-27 03:37 UTC
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M 4.7
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Unknown · 2021-01-06 19:18 UTC
10.4 km
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