| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -42.024, 84.932 |
| UTC time | 2012-02-17 14:35:42.660 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 17, 2012 Earthquake
The earthquake hit southeast Indian Ridge on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 14:35 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Bunbury, about 2855.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 84.932 and latitude -42.024.
| Location | southeast Indian Ridge |
| Country | southeast Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2012-02-17
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Bunbury | 2855.2 km |
| Mandurah | 2905.6 km |
| Kwinana | 2927.2 km |
| Perth | 2949.6 km |
| Albany | 2953.4 km |
| Geraldton | 3048.1 km |
| Curepipe | 3527.8 km |
| Vacoas | 3532.6 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 3535.4 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 3538.9 km |
| Port Louis | 3542.7 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 3572.5 km |
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