| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.639, 67.991 |
| UTC time | 1984-05-08 19:34:04.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 8, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Tuesday, May 8, 1984 at 19:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malé, about 1552.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 67.991 and latitude -8.639.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1984-05-08
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Malé | 1552.4 km |
| Port Louis | 1708.7 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 1716.9 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 1718.5 km |
| Curepipe | 1719.5 km |
| Vacoas | 1721.3 km |
| Saint-André | 1907.2 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 1908.2 km |
| Sainte-Marie | 1909.6 km |
| Saint-Denis | 1916.0 km |
| La Possession | 1928.3 km |
| Le Port | 1932.0 km |
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