Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
M4.3 Earthquake near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
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About this earthquake
On March 24, 2025 at 01:02 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near southern 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 event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
2e3f8bfda96d8e4eb30c4f84a817ae63c18e2c3e
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-03-24 01:02:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-46.53910,
-13.60120
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.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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