M5.1

USGS earthquake · M5.1Southwest Indian Ridge

Name: M5.1 earthquake at Southwest Indian Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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Aug 29, 2026, 5:40 AM UTC · 8 days ago

Map centered on the earthquake at Southwest Indian Ridge, with a marker at its epicenter

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Depth10.0 km

Origin timeAug 29, 2026, 5:40 AM UTC

Coordinates-31.848, 56.952

Tsunami flagNot reported

Magnitude scaleBody-wave magnitude

SolutionReviewed by a seismologist

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USGS earthquake · M5.1Southwest Indian Ridge

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