Update: Seismic activity on May 27 – 6.0 magnitude earthquake close to Indian-Antarctic Ridge recorded

Published Jun 15, 2026

A 6.0 magnitude quake shook close to Indian-Antarctic Ridge on Wednesday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor rocked the area at 14:51 UTC (23:51 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter west of Indian-Antarctic Ridge.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey