M4.5 earthquake - Mid-Indian Ridge

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Mid-Indian Ridge on 3 Jul 2016, 09:57 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.