M4.9 earthquake - Mid-Indian Ridge

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck Mid-Indian Ridge on 26 Jan 2024, 23:44 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.