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M7.5 earthquake - South Indian Ocean

Name: M7.5 earthquake - South Indian Ocean
Start: 1951-12-08T04:14:16.31+00:00
Location: South Indian Ocean

27342 d ago · 8 Dec 1951, 04:14 UTC South Indian Ocean

What happened

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck South Indian Ocean on 8 Dec 1951, 04:14 UTC at a depth of 15 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. 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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