M5.1
M5.1 Earthquake · SOUTHWEST INDIAN RIDGE
2026-08-29 05:40 UTC
Magnitude / Depth
Magnitude
M5.1 mb
Depth
16 km
Tsunami
no
- Time
- 2026-08-29 05:40 UTC
- Coordinates
- -31.877°, 56.998°
- Region
- SOUTHWEST INDIAN RIDGE
- Preferred source
- EMSC
- Source count
- 3
Coordinates
Source comparison
These 3 observation services measured the earthquake. Magnitudes and depths vary slightly depending on analysis methodology.
| Source | Origin time | Magnitude | Depth | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| emsc 20260829_0000071 |
2026-08-29 05:40:07 UTC | 5.1 mb | 16 km | ↗ |
| geofon gfz2026qwxy |
2026-08-29 05:40:07 UTC | 5.1 mb | 10 km | ↗ |
| usgs us7000tcs7 |
2026-08-29 05:40:06 UTC | 5.1 mb | 10 km | ↗ |
Data last updated: 2026-08-29T06:17:01.832342Z