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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Ascension Island Region

UTC time: 2025-05-19 14:01:22 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Ascension Island Region on May 19, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near Ascension Island Region · 2025-05-19 14:01:22 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Ascension Island Region on May 19, 2025 at 14:01 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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 14:01:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-7.12000, -13.12000
Temperature
26.6°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ascension
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 822 m ·Last eruption: 1508 ·United Kingdom

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