Magnitude
M5.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- ISC
Southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
M5.0 Earthquake near Southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on June 15, 2026 at 07:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by ISC.
Details
ID
b22d18862d77f8877517a87a3445f8863ec02677
Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 07:51:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
-40.23800,
-16.62300
Temperature
15.2°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
Volcanoes nearby
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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