M4.9 earthquake - Mid-Indian Ridge

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Mid-Indian Ridge on 7 Jan 2025, 16:44 UTC at a depth of 15 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.