| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -28.530, 74.260 |
| UTC time | 2026-05-18 07:34:30.448 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 18, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Monday, May 18, 2026 at 07:34 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 1923.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 74.260 and latitude -28.530.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-05-18
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 1923.9 km |
| Vacoas | 1929.2 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 1931.1 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 1934.0 km |
| Port Louis | 1935.3 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 2039.9 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 2048.1 km |
| Le Tampon | 2054.1 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 2054.6 km |
| Saint-André | 2057.9 km |
| Saint-Louis | 2063.5 km |
| Sainte-Marie | 2070.5 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 4.9
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M 4.4
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M 4.6
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M 4.5
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M 4.5
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M 4.5
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