Earthquakes in Mid-indian Ridge
Reported by IRIS 176 days ago.
It is one of only 2 we have recorded within 20 km of this point since 9 March 2026. One more was recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
IRIS reported: MID-INDIAN RIDGE
IRIS recorded magnitude 5.1 at a depth of 10 km.
The seismic region given by the source is MID-INDIAN RIDGE.
Nearby, since 9 March 2026
- March 9, 2026 · score 10 · 0.1 km
How we know
One source: IRIS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 22 out of 100, at 60 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquake |
| Severity | medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 22 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 60% |
| Coordinates | -17.0985, 67.4417 |
| Nearest City | Port Louis (1101 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-03-09T09:41:29.000Z |
| Source | https://ds.iris.edu/ds/nodes/dmc/tools/event/12080086 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.1 |
| Depth | 10 |
| Region | MID-INDIAN RIDGE |
| MagType | mb |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 10 February 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 22/100, in Mid-indian Ridge, based on data from iris. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.