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M6

western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

Strong
Magnitude
6
Depth
0.0 km
Time
2026-05-27 14:51 UTC
Location
-50.5072°, 139.4873°
Tsunami
No
USGS ID
us7000snvr

A M6 earthquake struck western Indian-Antarctic Ridge at a depth of 10 km. This recent seismic event was recorded and analyzed by the US Geological Survey. This earthquake occurred in a subduction zone, where one plate descends beneath another into the mantle. Subduction zones generate the planet's most powerful earthquakes.

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