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M4.9 Earthquake
◍ Southwest Indian Ridge · · updated 7/6/2026, 5:18:35 PM
Severity score
54/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
4.9
Depth
10 km
Timeline
- M4.9 recorded7/6/2026, 4:50:10 PMSouthwest Indian Ridge
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 7/6/2026, 5:18:35 PM
⚠This is an informational severity score, not an official warning. Follow guidance from NWS/NOAA, FEMA (ready.gov), and local emergency management.