| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -38.875, 78.064 |
| UTC time | 2025-08-16 08:05:36.379 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 16, 2025 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 08:05 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 2853.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 78.064 and latitude -38.875.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2025-08-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 2853.3 km |
| Vacoas | 2858.0 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 2860.9 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 2864.4 km |
| Port Louis | 2868.4 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 2894.1 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 2907.1 km |
| Le Tampon | 2909.4 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 2915.2 km |
| Saint-Louis | 2916.1 km |
| Saint-André | 2925.9 km |
| Saint-Leu | 2934.2 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 4.4
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M 4.4
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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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M 4.6
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