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A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean this Friday afternoon, July 24, at 1:01 p.m. (Mauritius time).

According to initial information, the earthquake occurred approximately 682 kilometers southeast of Rodrigues. However, no tremors were felt on the island and no incidents were reported.

Contacted, the Vacoas meteorological station indicates that the situation is being closely monitored.

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