| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -41.219, 80.514 |
| UTC time | 1988-06-18 16:01:54.840 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, June 18, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Saturday, June 18, 1988 at 16:01 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 3181.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 80.514 and latitude -41.219.
| 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 | 3181.2 km |
| Vacoas | 3185.9 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 3188.9 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 3192.4 km |
| Port Louis | 3196.5 km |
| Bunbury | 3209.2 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 3216.1 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 3228.8 km |
| Le Tampon | 3231.4 km |
| Saint-Louis | 3237.8 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 3238.1 km |
| Saint-André | 3248.8 km |
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