M4.5 Earthquake near western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

On January 29, 2025 at 16:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near western Indian-Antarctic Ridge. 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.