M5.30 Earthquake – north of Ascension Island

2 August 2026, 11:52 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.30 earthquake struck north of Ascension Island on 2 August 2026, 11:52 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.30 (mb)
Location
north of Ascension Island
Date & time
2 August 2026, 11:52 UTC
Coordinates
-3.2144, -12.1759
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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