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M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

UTC time: 2026-03-23 01:29:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near Western Indian-Antarctic Ridge on March 23, 2026 at 01:29 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
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-23 01:29:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-48.96000, 124.52000
Temperature
7.4°C

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Similar earlier earthquakes

Earlier recorded earthquakes ranked by distance, magnitude, depth and country within 150 km. Similarity does not imply the same fault or a direct relationship.

88%Similarity M5.22026-03-23 UTC 18.6 km ΔM 0.1Depth difference: 0.0 km 73%Similarity M5.02025-05-22 UTC 63.3 kmwestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge ΔM 0.1Depth difference: 0.0 km 72%Similarity M5.12025-05-22 UTC 70.2 kmWestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge ΔM 0.0Depth difference: 0.0 km 70%Similarity M4.82025-02-20 UTC 62.9 kmwestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge ΔM 0.3Depth difference: 0.0 km 69%Similarity M5.02025-05-22 UTC 72.8 km ΔM 0.1Depth difference: 4.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥415
Earlier events M≥55
Compared since2025-01-24

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.22026-03-23 01:29:33 UTC18.6 km M5.12025-05-22 11:35:41 UTC70.2 kmWestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge M5.02025-05-22 11:35:41 UTC63.3 kmwestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge M5.02025-05-22 11:35:41 UTC72.8 km M5.02025-04-12 09:59:24 UTC116.2 kmwestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge

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