Earthquakes in Mid-indian Ridge
Reported by IRIS 170 days ago.
It is the 3rd strongest of the 7 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 18 March 2026. The last comparable one was on 18 March 2026. 4 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.
What the source measured
IRIS reported: MID-INDIAN RIDGE
IRIS recorded magnitude 5.0 at a depth of 10 km.
The seismic region given by the source is MID-INDIAN RIDGE.
Nearby, since 18 March 2026
- March 19, 2026 · score 9 · 0.0 km
- March 19, 2026 · score 9 · 0.0 km
- March 18, 2026 · score 5 · 12.4 km
How we know
One source: IRIS. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 9 out of 100, at 58 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v1. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Medium |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 9 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 58% |
| Coordinates | -21.4372, 68.8592 |
| Nearest City | Bel Air Rivière Sèche (1162 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-03-19T05:26:36.000Z |
| Source | https://ds.iris.edu/ds/nodes/dmc/tools/event/12084141 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5 |
| Depth | 10 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | MID-INDIAN RIDGE |
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 8 March 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 9/100, in Mid-indian Ridge, based on data from iris. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.