| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -41.123, 80.717 |
| UTC time | 1988-06-18 15:59:26.170 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, June 18, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Saturday, June 18, 1988 at 15:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 3187.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 80.717 and latitude -41.123.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-06-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 3187.5 km |
| Bunbury | 3191.4 km |
| Vacoas | 3192.1 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 3195.1 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 3198.6 km |
| Port Louis | 3202.7 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 3223.7 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 3236.4 km |
| Mandurah | 3238.0 km |
| Le Tampon | 3239.0 km |
| Saint-Louis | 3245.5 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 3245.5 km |
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