A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded near southeast Indian Ridge on Aug 28, 2026, 4:59:06 AM (2026-08-28T04:59:06.623Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates -50.1160, 111.5852.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.2 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 2,050 km S of Perth, Australia.
The epicentre was located at -50.1160 latitude and 111.5852 longitude near southeast Indian Ridge. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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