| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -26.533, 84.955 |
| UTC time | 1985-07-27 07:38:23.230 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 27, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Indian Ocean on Saturday, July 27, 1985 at 07:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 2879.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 84.955 and latitude -26.533.
| Location | South Indian Ocean |
| Country | South Indian Ocean |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-07-27
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 2879.6 km |
| Vacoas | 2885.0 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 2886.2 km |
| Port Louis | 2888.0 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 2888.6 km |
| Geraldton | 2927.6 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 3032.3 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 3033.6 km |
| Mandurah | 3042.5 km |
| Saint-André | 3042.5 km |
| Bunbury | 3043.4 km |
| Le Tampon | 3045.4 km |
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