M5.00 Earthquake – South Atlantic Ocean
17 September 2026, 06:48 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 5.00 earthquake struck South Atlantic Ocean on 17 September 2026, 06:48 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.
- Magnitude
- 5.00 (mb)
- Location
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Date & time
- 17 September 2026, 06:48 UTC
- Coordinates
- -22.5873, -20.3463
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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