Category Arabian Sea

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Depth 10 km Strikes Carlsberg Ridge on 18th April 2026

Diagram showing oceanic crust formation and magma movement at Carlsberg Ridge spreading center

The Carlsberg Ridge is a slow-spreading submarine ridge in the northwestern Indian Ocean, defining the plate boundary between the African and Indian (or Somali) plates. It extends from the Gulf of Aden to the Central Indian Ridge, featuring rugged topography…