Update: Earthquake jolts region near southeast Indian Ridge on Aug. 28 – 5.2 magnitude detected

Published Sep 23, 2026

A 5.2 magnitude quake shook near southeast Indian Ridge on Friday around midday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the area at 04:59 UTC (11:59 local time). The epicenter was of southeast Indian Ridge, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey