M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near NORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE

UTC time: 2026-05-22 01:06:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE on May 22, 2026 at 01:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-22 01:06:52 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

16.54110, -46.58990

Temperature

25.0°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

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 eventM5.2

M5.22026-05-22 01:06:54 UTC2.5 kmNorthern Mid-Atlantic Ridge M4.92026-06-15 08:02:32 UTC113.4 kmNorthern Mid-Atlantic Ridge M4.82026-06-15 08:02:34 UTC102.3 kmNORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE M4.82026-06-15 08:02:35 UTC93.9 kmnorthern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2

Earlier events M≥41

Earlier events M≥51

Compared since2026-03-14

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.22026-03-14 17:43:18 UTC4.7 kmNorthern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

635

Country (24h)

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