Two M6.0 earthquakes hit the western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

Both quakes were located in the same area, about 990 km (620 miles) SW of Geeveston, Tasmania, at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles).

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.

There is no tsunami threat.

Estimated population exposure to earthquake shaking

Regional seismicity]

References:

¹ M6.0 western Indian-Antarctic Ridge – USGS – May 27, 2026

² M6.0 western Indian-Antarctic Ridge – USGS – May 27, 2026

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