| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.690, 65.550 |
| UTC time | 1997-11-01 06:25:46.880 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, November 1, 1997 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Indian Ocean Triple Junction on Saturday, November 1, 1997 at 06:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 1156.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 65.550 and latitude -27.690.
| Location | Indian Ocean Triple Junction |
| Country | Indian Ocean Triple Junction |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1997-11-01
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 1156.7 km |
| Vacoas | 1161.6 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 1164.3 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 1167.7 km |
| Port Louis | 1171.2 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 1226.2 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 1240.3 km |
| Le Tampon | 1241.2 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 1241.2 km |
| Saint-Louis | 1249.4 km |
| Saint-André | 1251.7 km |
| Sainte-Marie | 1264.4 km |
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