M5.00 Earthquake – north of Ascension Island
2 August 2026, 09:17 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck north of Ascension Island on 2 August 2026, 09:17 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.00 (mb)
- Location
- north of Ascension Island
- Date & time
- 2 August 2026, 09:17 UTC
- Coordinates
- -3.2948, -12.2442
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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