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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near Mid-Indian Ridge

UTC time: 2026-05-18 07:34:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 07:34 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 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. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 07:34:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-28.52990, 74.25990
Temperature
22.5°C

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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

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM5.3
M5.32026-05-18 07:34:31 UTC5.8 kmMid-Indian Ridge

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