M4.9 Depth: 14.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near CENTRAL MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE

UTC time: 2026-06-21 22:04:19 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. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 22:04:19 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.20220, -28.03290
Temperature
25.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 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 24 km away

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