Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1371811 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-20 17:57:03 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-20 13:57:03 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-20 18:40:33 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.9 |
| Depth | 10 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 5 |
| Possible effects | Almost everyone feels movement. Sleeping people are awakened. Doors swing open or close. Dishes are broken. Pictures on the wall move. Small objects move or are turned over. Trees might shake. Liquids might spill out of open containers. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | Indian Ocean |
|---|---|
| Country | Mauritius |
| Administration area | Rodrigues |
| Nearest settlement | Port Mathurin |
| Distance | 401 km |
| Course | NE |
| 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.