| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -21.561, 81.607 |
| UTC time | 1987-12-26 11:48:25.730 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 26, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Indian Ocean on Saturday, December 26, 1987 at 11:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 2505.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 81.607 and latitude -21.561.
| Location | South Indian Ocean |
| Country | South Indian Ocean |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-12-26
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 2505.0 km |
| Port Louis | 2510.1 km |
| Vacoas | 2510.2 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 2510.6 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 2512.4 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 2682.9 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 2689.4 km |
| Saint-André | 2690.5 km |
| Le Tampon | 2700.7 km |
| Sainte-Marie | 2701.6 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 2704.1 km |
| Saint-Louis | 2711.6 km |
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