M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Ascension Island Region

UTC time: 2025-11-29 04:20:41 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-29 04:20:41 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

-8.11000, -13.48000

Temperature

23.9°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: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 822 m ·Last eruption: 1508 ·United Kingdom

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

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥44

Earlier events M≥53

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 14:01:22 UTC117.0 kmAscension Island Region M5.02025-05-19 14:01:21 UTC118.0 kmASCENSION ISLAND REGION M5.02025-05-19 14:01:20 UTC116.2 km172 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena M4.92025-11-29 04:20:40 UTC11.5 kmASCENSION ISLAND REGION

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

688

Country (24h)

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