Magnitude
M5.0
- Depth
- 29.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
WESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE
M5.0 Earthquake near WESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE
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About this earthquake
On April 8, 2026 at 15:14 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near WESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE. With a focal depth of about 29 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
f29011b7dcb0e098caaaf4cd2c776994a547853b
Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
29.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 15:14:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-49.47660,
125.50820
Temperature
4.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
29.3 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
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 overviewHistorical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥412
Earlier events M≥54
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 UTC100.4 kmWESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE
M5.12026-03-23 01:29:34 UTC91.9 kmWestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge
M5.12025-05-22 11:35:41 UTC148.1 kmWestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge
M5.02025-05-22 11:35:41 UTC145.6 kmwestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge
M4.92026-04-08 15:14:01 UTC36.1 kmWestern Indian-Antarctic Ridge
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