| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -42.455, 83.828 |
| UTC time | 1999-05-09 18:56:04.770 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, May 9, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Sunday, May 9, 1999 at 18:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bunbury, about 2953.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 83.828 and latitude -42.455.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-05-09
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Bunbury | 2953.0 km |
| Mandurah | 3004.2 km |
| Kwinana | 3026.0 km |
| Albany | 3047.7 km |
| Perth | 3048.6 km |
| Geraldton | 3149.8 km |
| Curepipe | 3482.0 km |
| Vacoas | 3486.7 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 3489.7 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 3493.2 km |
| Port Louis | 3497.2 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 3520.6 km |
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