Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M6.8 earthquake central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck central Mid-Atlantic Ridge at Oct 13, 2026, 12:23 UTC, at a depth of 10 km.

Details

Magnitude	6.8 mww
Time	Oct 13, 2026, 12:23 UTC
Depth	10.0 km
Coordinates	-0.408, -19.431
Felt reports	0
Tsunami flag	Tsunami information issued. Follow official guidance.
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
4.7	central Mid-Atlantic Ridge	26 km / 16 mi	depth 10 km	Oct 14, 14:17 UTC
6.7	central Mid-Atlantic Ridge	80 km / 50 mi	depth 10 km	Oct 13, 05:44 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.