Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.3 earthquake central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck central Mid-Atlantic Ridge at Oct 5, 2026, 01:18 UTC, at a depth of 10 km.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.3 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 5, 2026, 01:18 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -0.442, -19.928 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 6.8 | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge | 55 km / 34 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 6.7 | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.