M4.9 Earthquake near WESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE

UTC time: 2025-05-14 05:03:54 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M4.9

Depth: 11.0 km
Source: EMSC

WESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE

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About this earthquake

On May 14, 2025 at 05:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near WESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE. With a focal depth of about 11 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 EMSC.

Details

22dfad78bf5e564f97990552efe08828b1e63408

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-14 05:03:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-49.57620, 117.27300

Temperature

7.6°C

Depth profile

Shallow

11 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.

Earthquake overview

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