M4.9 earthquake — 251 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 251 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius on Jul 6, 2026 at 16:53 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -18.066, 65.088 |
| Time | Jul 6, 16:53 UTC |
| Location | 251 km NE of Port Mathurin, Mauritius |
| USGS event ID | us7000t03c |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.