| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -27.601, 73.826 |
| UTC time | 2026-07-21 03:17:09.781 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Mid-Indian Ridge on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 03:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Curepipe, about 1843.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 73.826 and latitude -27.601.
| Location | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Country | Mid-Indian Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-07-21
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Curepipe | 1843.4 km |
| Vacoas | 1848.7 km |
| Quatre Bornes | 1850.5 km |
| Beau Bassin-Rose Hill | 1853.4 km |
| Port Louis | 1854.3 km |
| Saint-Joseph | 1967.8 km |
| Saint-Benoît | 1974.4 km |
| Le Tampon | 1981.8 km |
| Saint-Pierre | 1982.7 km |
| Saint-André | 1984.0 km |
| Saint-Louis | 1991.5 km |
| Sainte-Marie | 1996.6 km |
Nearby earthquakes
The latest 8 earthquakes within 100 km of this epicenter.
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M 4.6
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M 4.9
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Unknown · 2022-12-21 08:16 UTC
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M 4.4
Mid-Indian Ridge
Unknown · 2022-12-21 08:16 UTC
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M 4.7
Mid-Indian Ridge
Unknown · 2022-12-21 08:07 UTC
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M 4.6
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Unknown · 2022-09-18 20:26 UTC
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M 4.9
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Unknown · 2022-09-17 04:43 UTC
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M 5.5
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Unknown · 2021-12-06 00:55 UTC
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