Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
M4.4 Earthquake near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on February 10, 2025 at 02:50 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 are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
903caf89f4a4eed382e94295601ff6798aa04997
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-10 02:50:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
10.77700,
-43.26100
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
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.
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