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Overview A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck the Mid‑Indian Ridge on 12th October 2026, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km, classifying it as a shallow‑focus event, which typically produces stronger surface shaking than deeper quakes. The Mid‑Indian Ridge is part of the vast…
Concise Takeaway A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck the Mid‑Indian Ridge on 18th November 2025, according to regional seismic monitoring networks. The offshore quake occurred deep in the Indian Ocean along a major tectonic spreading centre, with no damage or impacts…
Key Features and Characteristics: Location:It’s located in the Indian Ocean, extending north from the South Atlantic. Structure:It’s a mid-ocean ridge, a chain of underwater mountains formed by the separation of tectonic plates. Formation:The Mid-Indian Ridge is a divergent boundary, where…
Subject to change Depth: 10 km Distances: 1390 km E of Victoria, Seychelles / pop: 22,800 / local time: 04:14:01.9 2023-04-26 1142 km SSW of Hithadhoo, Maldives / pop: 9,900 / local time: 05:14:01.9 2023-04-26
Subject to change Depth: 10 km Distances: 2836 km ESE of Vacoas, Mauritius / pop: 110,000 / local time: 13:06:33.6 2023-04-21 2531 km SE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius / pop: 6,000 / local time: 13:06:33.6 2023-04-21