Chagos Archipelago region
July 8, 2026 at 01:01 PM (UTC)
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Coordinates
-6.46°N, 68.70°E
Safety Guidelines
- Drop, Cover, and Hold On — protect your head and neck
- Stay away from windows, heavy furniture, and objects that could fall
- If outdoors, move to an open area away from buildings and power lines
- After shaking stops, check yourself and others for injuries
- Be prepared for aftershocks — they can occur minutes to days later
- Check your home for structural damage before re-entering
- Monitor official sources for tsunami advisories if near the coast
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