Earthquake South Indian Ocean (4.9 mb) (2025-04-20 05:22:03 UTC)
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on South Indian Ocean, at 2025-04-20 05:22:03 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in South Indian Ocean
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.9
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000q7ce
Nearest Places
- Langseth Trough / 527.41 km
- Mid-Indian Basin / 573.28 km
- Chagos Trench / 935.54 km
- Indian Ocean / 946.73 km
- Mid-Indian Ridge / 950.81 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.1
31 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 2.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.8
7 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.75 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.75 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.1
2 km NNW of Huntington Beach, CA
Time:
Depth: 13.31 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 13.31 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.6
21 km SE of Livengood, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 4.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.9
4 km NNE of Hope, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 33.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 33.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.9
SOUTH INDIAN OCEAN
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)