Update: 5.5 magnitude earthquake detected close to Mid-Indian Ridge on April 4

Published Apr 17, 2026

A 5.5 magnitude quake occurred near Mid-Indian Ridge on Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor jolted the area at 04:55 UTC (09:55 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter of Mid-Indian Ridge.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the earthquake by filling out their 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