M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

UTC time: 2026-04-08 15:14:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 15:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-08 15:14:01 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

-49.63000, 125.95000

Temperature

4.6°C

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