M5.30 Earthquake – southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
23 August 2026, 11:22 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.30 earthquake struck southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on 23 August 2026, 11:22 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.30 (mb)
- Location
- southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
- Date & time
- 23 August 2026, 11:22 UTC
- Coordinates
- -12.8299, -14.8524
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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