M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near ASCENSION ISLAND REGION

UTC time: 2025-05-19 14:01:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near ASCENSION ISLAND REGION on May 19, 2025 at 14:01 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-19 14:01:21 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-7.12690, -13.07660

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

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

Volcanoes nearby

Ascension

Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 822 m ·Last eruption: 1508 ·United Kingdom

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1

First 24 hours1

First 72 hours1

Strongest subsequent eventM5.0

M5.02025-05-19 14:01:22 UTC4.8 kmAscension Island Region

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥41

Earlier events M≥51

Compared since2025-05-19

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.02025-05-19 14:01:20 UTC3.1 km172 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

687

Country (24h)

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