Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
Event ID | 1348892 |
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Event time | 2025-04-17 17:15:35 (UTC) |
Local time | 2025-04-17 13:15:35 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
Last update | 2025-04-17 18:49:08 (UTC) |
Magnitude | 4.7 |
Depth | 10 km |
Class | Light |
Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
Mercalli scale | 4 |
Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
Data status | |
Data provider | EMSC |
Continent | Indian Ocean |
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Country | Reunion |
Administration area | Réunion |
Nearest settlement | Saint-Philippe |
Distance | 1163 km |
Course | S |
Surface type | underwater quake |
Tsunami region | Indian Ocean |
Water surface name | Indian Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.