Earthquake · central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
M6.8 earthquake near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on 13 October 2026 at 12:23 UTC, at a depth of 10 km.
- Magnitude
- 6.8 mww
- When
- 13 October 2026, 12:23 UTC
- Depth
- 10 km
- Location
- 0.41° S, 19.43° W
- USGS PAGER alert
- Green
- Tsunami
- The USGS flagged it for possible tsunami. Check the official warning centres
- Source
- USGS event page
What it means
A magnitude 6.8 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
One earthquake of magnitude 4 or more within 150 km since it struck: a magnitude 4.6.
| Mag | Where | When (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge | 14 October 2026, 14:17 |
Near the coast, strong or long shaking can be followed by a tsunami: see Tsunami warning signs.
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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