Magnitude
M5.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
M5.2 Earthquake near Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
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About this earthquake
On May 22, 2026 at 01:06 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near Northern 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 can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
4ea7f7ea379e0a2587da49b25857545a3c6efabe
Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 01:06:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
16.53000,
-46.57000
Temperature
25.0°C
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
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
First 6 hours0
First 24 hours0
First 72 hours0
Strongest subsequent eventM4.9
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 overviewHistorical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥43
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2026-03-14
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