Magnitude 5 earthquake strikes Mid-Indian Ridge

A magnitude 5 earthquake struck the Mid-Indian Ridge at 03:17:09 GMT on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The seismic event occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. Its coordinates were recorded at -27.6011 latitude and 73.8261 longitude.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) determined the earthquake's magnitude, depth, and location. The USGS operates a global network of seismographs that detect ground motion caused by earthquakes. This raw data is then processed and analyzed by scientists to pinpoint the event's characteristics.