Magnitude
M5.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Ascension Island Region
M5.1 Earthquake near Ascension Island Region
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About this earthquake
On November 29, 2025 at 04:20 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Ascension Island Region. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
85c30c2545523803faa55ec18a5f329711bc929d
Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-29 04:20:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-8.11000,
-13.48000
Temperature
23.9°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
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Comparison of seismic sources
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.1.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
GFZM5.110.0 km0.0 km
USPM5.110.0 km5.1 km
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
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Earlier events M≥53
Compared since2025-05-19
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