M4.70 Earthquake – southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

16 July 2026, 21:29 UTC · 5 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 4.70 earthquake struck southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on 16 July 2026, 21:29 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.

Magnitude
4.70 (mb)
Location
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & time
16 July 2026, 21:29 UTC
Coordinates
-12.8026, -14.8510
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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