Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
M4.6 Earthquake near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
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About this earthquake
On February 28, 2025 at 13:19 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
0b5faadc3503060ec0b98af675df063a2251c363
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-28 13:19:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
8.79990,
-40.44440
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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