M6.0 Earthquake near Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

UTC time: 2025-06-08 21:15:07 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M6.0

Depth: 14.0 km
Source: GFZ

Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M6.0 earthquake was recorded near Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge on June 8, 2025 at 21:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size are considered strong and can be dangerous in inhabited regions.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

38c1b50b3f7b7370273ace0bc227cc1b80269957

Magnitude

M6.0

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-08 21:15:07 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

-47.78000, 116.08000

Temperature

5.2°C

Depth profile

Shallow

14 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

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 250 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2

First 24 hours2

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM5.6

M5.52025-06-08 21:28:09 UTC18.9 kmWESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE M5.62025-06-08 21:28:10 UTC16.7 kmWestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge M4.82025-06-14 04:51:06 UTC9.6 kmWESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE M4.52025-06-27 17:59:38 UTC27.7 kmWESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE

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

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 250 km.

Magnitude rank#4

Earlier events M≥411

Earlier events M≥57

Compared since2025-03-28

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-06-07 23:20:45 UTC7.1 kmWESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE M6.22025-06-07 23:20:44 UTC7.1 kmwestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge M6.12025-06-07 23:20:46 UTC5.4 kmWestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge M5.92025-06-08 21:15:06 UTC2.8 kmWESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE M5.92025-06-08 21:15:05 UTC3.4 kmwestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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Country (24h)

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