M4.5 earthquake - 255 km E of Port Mathurin, Mauritius

What happened

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 255 km E of Port Mathurin, Mauritius on 19 May 2018, 23:59 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.