M5.40 Earthquake – Mid-Indian Ridge
12 October 2026, 11:28 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.40 earthquake struck Mid-Indian Ridge on 12 October 2026, 11:28 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.40 (mww)
- Location
- Mid-Indian Ridge
- Date & time
- 12 October 2026, 11:28 UTC
- Coordinates
- -8.8730, 67.3909
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- PAGER alert
- Green
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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