| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.284, 66.729 |
| UTC time | 1984-09-08 20:24:20.490 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 8, 1984 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Indian Ocean Triple Junction on Saturday, September 8, 1984 at 20:24 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 1215.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 66.729 and latitude -27.284.
| Location | Indian Ocean Triple Junction |
| Country | Indian Ocean Triple Junction |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1984-09-08
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 1215.8 km |
| Vacoas | 1220.9 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 1223.4 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 1226.6 km |
| Port Louis | 1229.3 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 1303.9 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 1316.1 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 1318.4 km |
| Le Tampon | 1318.6 km |
| Saint-André | 1326.4 km |
| Saint-Louis | 1327.4 km |
| Sainte-Marie | 1339.1 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 4.5
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M 4.5
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M 4.5
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M 4.5
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