| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.673, 65.492 |
| UTC time | 1999-09-28 02:15:18.980 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, September 28, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Indian Ocean Triple Junction on Tuesday, September 28, 1999 at 02:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 1151.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 65.492 and latitude -27.673.
| Location | Indian Ocean Triple Junction |
| Country | Indian Ocean Triple Junction |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-09-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 1151.3 km |
| Vacoas | 1156.1 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 1158.9 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 1162.3 km |
| Port Louis | 1165.8 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 1220.3 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 1234.4 km |
| Le Tampon | 1235.3 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 1235.5 km |
| Saint-Louis | 1243.5 km |
| Saint-André | 1245.9 km |
| Sainte-Marie | 1258.7 km |
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