Earthquake · central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
M6.7 earthquake near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on 13 October 2026 at 05:44 UTC, at a depth of 10 km.
- Magnitude
- 6.7 mww
- When
- 13 October 2026, 05:44 UTC
- Depth
- 10 km
- Location
- 0.53° S, 19.12° W
- Felt reports
- 1 people told USGS they felt it
- USGS PAGER alert
- Green
- Source
- USGS event page
What it means
A magnitude 6.7 is a strong earthquake; there are about 130 a year worldwide, and they can cause damage in populated areas near the epicentre. At 10 km deep it was a shallow earthquake, which usually means stronger shaking near the epicentre.
The magnitude may be revised as more data comes in. Read Earthquake magnitude explained for what the numbers mean.
Aftershocks
2 earthquakes of magnitude 4 or more within 150 km since it struck; the largest was a magnitude 6.8.
| Mag | Where | When (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 6.8 | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge | 13 October 2026, 12:23 |
| 4.6 | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge | 14 October 2026, 14:17 |
In the news
- M6.8 earthquake, central Mid-Atlantic RidgeUSGS · 13 October 2026
- M6.7 earthquake, central Mid-Atlantic RidgeUSGS · 13 October 2026
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