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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Mid-Indian Ridge

UTC time: 2026-04-30 17:28:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Mid-Indian Ridge on April 30, 2026 at 17:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 17:28:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-27.80000, 73.71000

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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

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥41
Earlier events M≥50
Compared since2025-03-23

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

Strongest earlier events

M4.62025-03-23 22:52:22 UTC59.7 kmMid-Indian Ridge

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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