Magnitude
M5.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
South Indian Ocean
M5.7 Earthquake near South Indian Ocean
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.7 earthquake was recorded near South Indian Ocean on May 22, 2025 at 08:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
788c3f615fe63e366e45ee96f88538309b46e0fa
Magnitude
M5.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-22 08:34:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-37.46150,
51.40730
Temperature
17.1°C
Depth profile
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
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
First 6 hours2
First 24 hours2
First 72 hours2
Strongest subsequent eventM5.7
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 overviewHistorical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥42
Earlier events M≥51
Compared since2025-04-02
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