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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

UTC time: 2026-06-21 22:04:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 22:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Central 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 are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 22:04:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
1.22000, -28.11000
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

Tectonic context

Located on the Africa Plate.
Near the boundary Africa ↔ South America · about 27 km away

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