M4.7 earthquake - 281 km E of Port Mathurin, Mauritius

What happened

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 281 km E of Port Mathurin, Mauritius on 24 Oct 2017, 02:21 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.