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M5.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.2 Earthquake near CENTRAL MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE

UTC time: 2026-05-15 14:27:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 14:27 UTC, a magnitude M5.2 earthquake occurred near CENTRAL MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M5.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 14:27:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.40000, -18.79000
Temperature
27.6°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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Goderich1081.0 kmNE19'209
Freetown1089.6 kmNE802'639

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Romanche Fracture Zone
    Distance: 129 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'528 m ·Undersea Features

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