M4.90 Earthquake – South Atlantic Ocean
16 August 2026, 17:11 UTC · 1 month ago · Data: USGS
A magnitude 4.90 earthquake struck South Atlantic Ocean on 16 August 2026, 17:11 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. This was a light earthquake usually felt by people nearby.
- Magnitude
- 4.90 (mb)
- Location
- South Atlantic Ocean
- Date & time
- 16 August 2026, 17:11 UTC
- Coordinates
- -22.5775, -20.3712
- Depth
- 10.00 km
- Region
- Worldwide
- Source
- USGS event page
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