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M4.6 Depth: 130.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Southwest Indian Ridge

UTC time: 2026-04-29 20:39:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Southwest Indian Ridge on April 29, 2026 at 20:39 UTC. At around 130 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
130.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 20:39:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-27.87000, 64.06000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130 km
Intermediate
130 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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