| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 14.3 km |
| Coordinates | -39.126, 78.149 |
| UTC time | 2013-10-04 17:30:38.550 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 4, 2013 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 17:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 2877.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 78.149 and latitude -39.126.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2013-10-04
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 2877.0 km |
| Vacoas | 2881.7 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 2884.7 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 2888.2 km |
| Port Louis | 2892.2 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 2916.5 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 2929.3 km |
| Le Tampon | 2931.7 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 2937.7 km |
| Saint-Louis | 2938.4 km |
| Saint-André | 2948.4 km |
| Saint-Leu | 2956.5 km |
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