| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.711, 67.773 |
| UTC time | 1999-12-28 07:30:33.990 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, December 28, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Tuesday, December 28, 1999 at 07:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malé, about 1468.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 67.773 and latitude -7.711.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-12-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Malé | 1468.5 km |
| Port Louis | 1774.1 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 1782.3 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 1784.1 km |
| Curepipe | 1785.4 km |
| Vacoas | 1787.1 km |
| Saint-André | 1968.8 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 1970.3 km |
| Sainte-Marie | 1970.6 km |
| Saint-Denis | 1976.6 km |
| La Possession | 1988.7 km |
| Le Port | 1992.3 km |
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