Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
Event ID | 1363042 |
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Event time | 2025-05-07 10:56:39 (UTC) |
Local time | 2025-05-07 06:56:39 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
Last update | 2025-05-07 11:42:11 (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 | reviewed |
Data provider | USGS |
Continent | Indian Ocean |
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Country | Mauritius |
Administration area | Rodrigues |
Nearest settlement | Port Mathurin |
Distance | 644 km |
Course | NNE |
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.