M4.5 Earthquake near southeast Indian Ridge — July 5, 2026
2026-07-05 17:27:21 UTC (4 days ago) · approx. 11:27 PM UTC+6 local
On July 5, 2026 at 17:27 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck near southeast Indian Ridge, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -46.7232°, 96.1357°. This earthquake was detected by 14 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
96.1357°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near southeast Indian Ridge?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck near southeast Indian Ridge on July 5, 2026 at 17:27 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -46.7232°, 96.1357°, which is near southeast Indian Ridge.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000taw8). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 5, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake near southeast Indian Ridge — July 5, 2026. Retrieved July 8, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000taw8/