M4.5 earthquake - 225 km ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 225 km ENE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius on 20 May 2021, 03:42 UTC at a depth of 10 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.