Magnitude
M5.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
M5.2 Earthquake near Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on March 14, 2026 at 17:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.
The event was recorded by GFZ.
Details
ID
b2c64e8ba0ddb9d887f1416ea47166574bb8ffaf
Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 17:43:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
16.56000,
-46.55000
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
Comparison of seismic sources
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.2.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.110.0 km4.3 km
GFZM5.210.0 km0.0 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.
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