Earthquake WESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:41:09 GMT
Time2 hours ago
Location
-50.1005, 114.1513
Depth
10.0 KM
Event Summary
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck on WESTERN INDIAN-ANTARCTIC RIDGE, at Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:41:09 GMT. Depth: 10km. Reviewed by NEIC seismologists, this moderate quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw.
Magnitude
5.5
mw
Source
NEIC
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
2 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEICPrimary | 5.5 | 10 km | 2 hours ago |
| USGS | 5.5 | 10 km | 2 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_20260116_0000293
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typemw
Nearest Places
- Zeehaen Fracture Zone2.2 km
- Heemskerck Fracture Zone141.0 km
- Southeast Indian Ridge296.6 km
- North Well682.8 km
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