| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -33.577, 77.699 |
| UTC time | 2022-01-07 12:25:53.611 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 7, 2022 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Friday, January 7, 2022 at 12:25 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 2479.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 77.699 and latitude -33.577.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2022-01-07
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 2479.1 km |
| Vacoas | 2484.2 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 2486.7 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 2489.9 km |
| Port Louis | 2492.5 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 2560.3 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 2574.4 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 2574.9 km |
| Le Tampon | 2575.3 km |
| Saint-Louis | 2583.5 km |
| Saint-André | 2585.4 km |
| Sainte-Marie | 2598.1 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 4.3
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M 4.6
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M 4.7
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M 4.5
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M 4.4
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