Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 26.1 km
- Source
- USP
North of Ascension Island
M4.9 Earthquake near North of Ascension Island
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About this earthquake
On April 16, 2026 at 21:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near North of Ascension Island. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USP.
Details
ID
2f57dbadfab28a0ce5c41876a811291686aee1a6
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
26.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-16 21:46:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usp
Coordinates
-0.08038,
-16.39710
Depth profile
Shallow
26.1 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
Volcanoes nearby
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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