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M5.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.5 Earthquake near Central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

UTC time: 2026-06-18 03:43:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.5 earthquake was recorded near Central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on June 18, 2026 at 03:43 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

Magnitude
M5.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 03:43:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-0.53000, -19.92000
Temperature
25.2°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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Africa ↔ South America · about 16 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Romanche Fracture Zone
    Distance: 38 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'528 m ·Undersea Features

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#10
Earlier events M≥416
Earlier events M≥512
Compared since2025-02-04

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.72026-06-17 18:56:57 UTC16.3 kmcentral Mid-Atlantic Ridge M6.72026-06-17 18:56:57 UTC17.0 kmCentral Mid-Atlantic Ridge M6.62026-06-17 18:56:58 UTC10.6 km###.# km ( ###.# mi) E (az= 87.9) from Fortuna Foothills, AZ M6.52026-06-17 18:56:59 UTC12.4 kmCentral Mid-Atlantic Ridge M6.52026-06-17 18:56:59 UTC15.1 kmCentral Mid Atlantic Ridge

Stats (last 24h)

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