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M6.4 earthquake - Mid-Indian Ridge

Name: M6.4 earthquake - Mid-Indian Ridge
Start: 1951-05-02T16:17:03.83+00:00
Location: Mid-Indian Ridge

27561 d ago · 2 May 1951, 16:17 UTC Mid-Indian Ridge

What happened

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Mid-Indian Ridge on 2 May 1951, 16:17 UTC at a depth of 15 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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