Earthquake in Southeast Indian Ridge
Reported by ISC 2 days ago.
No stronger detection stands among the 5 recorded within 20 km of this point since 28 August 2026 — 3 others scored the same.
What the source measured
ISC reported: Southeast Indian Ridge
Nearby, since 28 August 2026
- August 28, 2026 · score 17 · 0.0 km
- August 28, 2026 · score 18 · 8.7 km
- August 28, 2026 · score 18 · 17.7 km
How we know
One source: ISC. Not yet confirmed by a second, independent source.
Our own score for this event is 18 out of 100, at 57 % 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) | 18 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 57% |
| Coordinates | -50.0120, 111.3970 |
| Nearest City | Albany (1747 km) |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-08-28T02:59:08.250Z |
| Source | http://www.isc.ac.uk/cgi-bin/web-db-run?event_id=646260834&out_format=IMS1.0&request=COMPREHENSIVE |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5.21 |
| Depth | 10 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | Southeast 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 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.
Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 18/100, in Southeast Indian Ridge, based on data from isc. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 191 scientific monitoring sources.