Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits southeast Indian Ridge

The epicenter was located 1 964 km (1 220 miles) WSW of Augusta (population 1 362) and 2 027 km (1 259 miles) WSW of Busselton (population 21 898), Australia.

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

Regional seismicity

References:

¹ M6.0 earthquake southeast Indian Ridge — USGS — October 31, 2025

² M6.0 earthquake southeast Indian Ridge — EMSC — October 31, 2025

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