| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -39.861, 78.526 |
| UTC time | 2010-05-03 09:45:48.520 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 3, 2010 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Monday, May 3, 2010 at 09:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 2955.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 78.526 and latitude -39.861.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2010-05-03
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 2955.2 km |
| Vacoas | 2959.8 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 2962.8 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 2966.3 km |
| Port Louis | 2970.5 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 2991.1 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 3003.8 km |
| Le Tampon | 3006.4 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 3012.9 km |
| Saint-Louis | 3012.9 km |
| Saint-André | 3023.6 km |
| Saint-Leu | 3031.0 km |
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