| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -8.780, 67.472 |
| UTC time | 2021-12-25 19:21:39.991 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 25, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at 19:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Malé, about 1590.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 67.472 and latitude -8.780.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-12-25
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Malé | 1590.3 km |
| Port Louis | 1660.1 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 1668.3 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 1670.0 km |
| Curepipe | 1671.1 km |
| Vacoas | 1672.9 km |
| Saint-André | 1857.2 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 1858.3 km |
| Sainte-Marie | 1859.3 km |
| Saint-Denis | 1865.6 km |
| La Possession | 1877.8 km |
| Le Port | 1881.5 km |
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