M5.00 Earthquake – southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

16 July 2026, 21:53 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on 16 July 2026, 21:53 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.00 (mb)
Location
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & time
16 July 2026, 21:53 UTC
Coordinates
-12.7868, -15.0898
Depth
10.00 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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