Magnitude
M5.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Mid-Indian Ridge
M5.2 Earthquake near Mid-Indian Ridge
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near Mid-Indian Ridge on January 7, 2025 at 16:38 UTC. 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 can damage poorly built structures.
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Details
ID
9955504d3356c4e452525dc92808a3c22ee86bf2
Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-07 16:38:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-37.65080,
77.95550
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
Volcanoes nearby
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 eventM4.9
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.
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