Shallow M6.2 earthquake hits Southwest Indian Ridge
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit Southwest Indian Ridge at 22:09 UTC on January 20, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). This is the third M6+ earthquake of the day, after M6.1 in the Pagan region, Northern Mariana Islands, and M6.5 in Amazonas, Brazil.
The epicenter was 1 623 km (1 009 miles) S of Tsiombe, Madagascar.
There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.
The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.
Estimated population exposure to earthquake shaking
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