| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -36.719, 78.744 |
| UTC time | 1979-03-19 22:31:07.400 |
Earthquake details
Monday, March 19, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Monday, March 19, 1979 at 22:31 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 2752.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 78.744 and latitude -36.719.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1979-03-19
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 2752.1 km |
| Vacoas | 2757.0 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 2759.7 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 2763.1 km |
| Port Louis | 2766.5 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 2811.9 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 2825.4 km |
| Le Tampon | 2827.1 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 2830.1 km |
| Saint-Louis | 2834.5 km |
| Saint-André | 2840.7 km |
| Saint-Leu | 2852.6 km |
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