M5.30 Earthquake – Chagos Archipelago region

8 July 2026, 13:01 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.30 earthquake struck Chagos Archipelago region on 8 July 2026, 13:01 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.30 (mww)
Location
Chagos Archipelago region
Date & time
8 July 2026, 13:01 UTC
Coordinates
-6.4270, 68.7000
Depth
10.00 km
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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