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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near MID-INDIAN RIDGE

UTC time: 2026-03-24 20:47:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 24, 2026 at 20:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near MID-INDIAN 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-24 20:47:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.84130, 68.91250
Temperature
26.0°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

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