5.0

Mid-Indian Ridge

2026-03-09 10:41:26 UTC (2026-03-09)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude
5.0 mb
Depth
10.0 km
Shallow
Location
-17.0514°N
67.0920°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000s350
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
385
Stations Used
49
Azimuthal Gap
62.0°
Min Station Distance
18.989°
RMS Residual
0.62 sec
Last Updated
2026-03-30 07:01:57 UTC

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 5.0 earthquakes are moderate and may cause light damage.

Shallow depth (10.0 km): Shallow earthquakes often cause more damage at the surface.

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