M4.8 earthquake South Indian Ocean
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck South Indian Ocean at Nov 28, 12:59 PM ET, 10 km deep, light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage.
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| Magnitude | 4.8 mb |
| Time | 28 Nov 2025, 17:59 UTC |
| Location | -37.184°, 52.411° – South Indian Ocean |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| USGS event | us7000reh5 |
Other earthquakes nearby this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Southwest Indian Ridge | Jul 30, 1:46 AM 79 d ago | 10 km | – |
About this earthquake
How strong was the South Indian Ocean earthquake?
Magnitude 4.8 (mb), light – felt by most people nearby, rattling windows, rarely damage. Depth 10 km.
Was it felt?
No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.
Were there aftershocks?
No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.