| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.510, 65.743 |
| UTC time | 1997-07-05 03:38:08.920 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, July 5, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Indian Ocean Triple Junction on Saturday, July 5, 1997 at 03:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 1157.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 65.743 and latitude -27.510.
| Location | Indian Ocean Triple Junction |
| Country | Indian Ocean Triple Junction |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-07-05
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 1157.1 km |
| Vacoas | 1162.0 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 1164.7 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 1168.1 km |
| Port Louis | 1171.3 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 1231.6 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 1245.8 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 1245.9 km |
| Le Tampon | 1246.6 km |
| Saint-Louis | 1254.9 km |
| Saint-André | 1256.3 km |
| Sainte-Marie | 1269.1 km |
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