| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -37.332, 78.218 |
| UTC time | 1987-04-13 08:06:40.700 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 13, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Monday, April 13, 1987 at 08:06 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 2755.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 78.218 and latitude -37.332.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-04-13
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 2755.4 km |
| Vacoas | 2760.3 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 2763.1 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 2766.5 km |
| Port Louis | 2770.1 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 2808.4 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 2821.7 km |
| Le Tampon | 2823.6 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 2827.6 km |
| Saint-Louis | 2830.8 km |
| Saint-André | 2838.2 km |
| Saint-Leu | 2848.9 km |
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