Earthquake Owen Fracture Zone region (5.1 mb) (2025-07-18 11:15:17 UTC)
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on Owen Fracture Zone region, at 2025-07-18 11:15:17 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 Owen Fracture Zone region
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mb)
5.1
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000qdeb
Nearest Places
- East Sheba Ridge / 207.48 km
- Jabal Janūl / 231.6 km
- Ra’s Junjulī / 254.76 km
- Ra’s Janjarī / 272.49 km
- Wādī Khorhaufa / 273.57 km
Comment
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OWEN FRACTURE ZONE REGION
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)