QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem903526
USGS iscgem903526
21 Mar 1936, 01:52
Mauritius - Reunion region
A magnitude 6.1 mw earthquake at 15 km depth.
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-17.620000, 66.654000
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Event ID
iscgem903526
Coordinates
-17.62, 66.654
Network
iscgem
Significance
565