Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Chagos Archipelago region
M4.6 Earthquake near Chagos Archipelago region
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About this earthquake
On March 31, 2025 at 01:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Chagos Archipelago region. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
16983aeb3987802328f6589cf1223ea2c48f0fb6
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-31 01:21:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-7.40010,
68.04490
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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