| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -16.434, 67.203 |
| UTC time | 2023-04-28 03:54:38.407 |
Earthquake details
Friday, April 28, 2023 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 03:54 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Louis, about 1106.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 67.203 and latitude -16.434.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2023-04-28
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Port Louis | 1106.1 km |
| Curepipe | 1109.5 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 1112.0 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 1112.1 km |
| Vacoas | 1113.4 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 1314.4 km |
| Saint-André | 1317.8 km |
| Sainte-Marie | 1324.9 km |
| Saint-Denis | 1334.2 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 1337.8 km |
| Le Tampon | 1343.2 km |
| La Possession | 1347.2 km |
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