Maintenance. We are currently updating the site. Please check back shortly
Members login Subscribe

Strong quake hits off Mauritius

Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation - Thu, 26 Jul 2012 05:55 AM
Author: Reuters
hum-nat
Tweet Recommend Google + LinkedIn Bookmark Email Print
Jump down to related content

SINGAPORE, July 26 (Reuters) - A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said.

The quake was centred 212 miles (341 km) northeast of Rodrigues island and at a depth of 20.5 miles. The USGS initially put the magnitude at 6.7. (Writing by Sanjeev Miglani; Editing by Ron Popeski)

We welcome comments that advance the story through relevant opinion, anecdotes, links and data. If you see a comment that you believe is irrelevant or inappropriate, you can flag it to our editors by using the report abuse links. Views expressed in the comments do not represent those of the Thomson Reuters Foundation. For more information see our Acceptable Use Policy.

comments powered by Disqus
Todays top stories

Syria opposition seeks to unify as momentum for talks builds