M5.40 Earthquake – Chagos Archipelago region
8 July 2026, 13:01 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.40 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
- 5.40 (mww)
- Location
- Chagos Archipelago region
- Date & time
- 8 July 2026, 13:01 UTC
- Coordinates
- -6.4643, 68.7025
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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