Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake hits Mauritius – Reunion region
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit the Mauritius – Reunion region at 19:19 UTC on September 26, 2024. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Image credit: TW/SAM, ESRI
The epicenter was located 431.4 km (268 miles) NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius.
Based on historical data and tsunami modeling, this earthquake may be capable of generating a tsunami affecting the Indian Ocean region, IOTWMS-TSP INDONESIA said, adding that it will monitor the situation to determine if a tsunami was generated and will issue further bulletins as information becomes available.
“Based on pre-run model scenarios, there is no threat to countries in the Indian Ocean. No further bulletins will be issued unless the situation changes,” the agency said in a follow-up bulletin.
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.
Regional seismicity
References:
1 M6.3 – Mauritius – Reunion region – USGS – September 26, 2024
2 M6.3 – Mauritius – Reunion region – EMSC – September 26, 2024
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