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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Mid-Indian Ridge

UTC time: 2025-01-01 03:58:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2025 at 03:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Mid-Indian 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-01 03:58:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-19.92010, 67.27310

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

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