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Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km) in Mid-Indian Ridge 12/10/2026 11:28 UTC, [unknown].

On 10/12/2026 11:28:43 AM, an earthquake occurred in Mid-Indian Ridge potentially affecting [unknown]. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km.

In plain language

A moderate 5.7 magnitude earthquake occurred deep under the ocean at the Mid-Indian Ridge. Because it happened far out at sea, it is unlikely to cause any major problems for people on land.

What is a earthquake? Earthquakes happen when giant pieces of Earth's crust, called tectonic plates, suddenly slip past each other. This movement releases energy in waves that make the ground shake. Most earthquakes occur along plate boundaries, like the Mid-Indian Ridge, where new seafloor is being created as plates pull apart.

If you feel the ground shake, remember to Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy table until the shaking stops.

Location
Mid-Indian Ridge
Started
Mon, 12 Oct 2026
Last updated
2026-10-12 12:49
Severity
โ—โ—โ—‹โ—‹โ—‹ (2/5)
Confidence
60/100

This is a machine-assembled event record, not an official warning. For emergencies follow your national meteorological service and local authorities.

Timeline

10-12 11:57
Detected via GDACS feed โ€” Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:10km) in Mid-Indian Ridge 12/10/2026 11:28 UTC, [unknown].โ€” GDACS
10-12 12:49
No longer on the GDACS current-alerts feed โ€” event ended.โ€” GDACS

Sources

GDACSTier 1 ยท Official

Disaster alerts sourced from GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) โ€” European Union, CC BY 4.0.

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