Back to map
M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Central Mid Atlantic Ridge

UTC time: 2026-06-18 02:44:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Central Mid Atlantic Ridge on June 18, 2026 at 02:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 02:44:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
-0.78000, -19.61000
Temperature
25.4°C

Map

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

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Africa ↔ South America · about 50 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Romanche Fracture Zone
    Distance: 39 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'528 m ·Undersea Features

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
652
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share