M4.9 Earthquake near Mid-Indian Ridge

UTC time: 2025-01-07 16:44:13 UTC Local time: —

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Magnitude

M4.9

Depth: 15.2 km
Source: USGS

Mid-Indian Ridge

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Mid-Indian Ridge on January 7, 2025 at 16:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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 USGS.

Details

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Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

15.2 km

UTC time

2025-01-07 16:44:13 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-37.55230, 77.85190

Depth profile

Shallow

15.2 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

Boomerang Seamount

Distance: 19 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -650 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·France
Amsterdam Island

Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 881 m ·France
St. Paul

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 268 m ·Last eruption: 1793 ·France

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.

Earthquake overview

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