Mid-Indian Ridge, Southern Indian Ocean — A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck the Mid-Indian Ridge in the southern Indian Ocean on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

What happened: The earthquake occurred at 12:21 PM CST at a depth of about 10 kilometers (about 6 miles). Its epicenter was located in the remote Mid-Indian Ridge, far from land in the southern Indian Ocean. The U.S. Geological Survey reports no tsunami was generated by this earthquake.

Impacts: No felt reports or damage reports are available for this remote ocean earthquake, and no tsunami threat was issued.

What to do:

- If you ever feel shaking, drop, cover and hold on until the shaking stops.

- Check your surroundings for hazards such as broken glass or fallen objects.

- Be prepared for aftershocks and follow guidance from local officials.

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), November 3, 2026.