Update: Jan. 3 – 5.9 magnitude earthquake reported near southeast Indian Ridge

Published Jan 24, 2026

A 5.9 magnitude quake was registered near southeast Indian Ridge Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 10:07 UTC (16:07 local time), the region was struck by a tremor. The earthquake shook at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter of southeast Indian Ridge.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.

Past week’s tremor

Over the last week, one more magnitude 6.0 quake was recorded in the area, also occurring close to southeast Indian Ridge two days ago.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey