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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Mid-Indian Ridge

UTC time: 2026-05-05 15:09:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Mid-Indian Ridge on May 5, 2026 at 15:09 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.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 15:09:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-35.21000, 78.65000
Temperature
17.9°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Boomerang Seamount
    Distance: 289 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: -650 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·France
  • Amsterdam Island
    Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 881 m ·France
  • St. Paul
    Distance: 403 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 268 m ·Last eruption: 1793 ·France

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥41
Earlier events M≥51
Compared since2026-05-05

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.12026-05-05 15:09:37 UTC3.5 kmMID-INDIAN RIDGE

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