Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
ASCENSION ISLAND REGION
M4.9 Earthquake near ASCENSION ISLAND REGION
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near ASCENSION ISLAND REGION on November 29, 2025 at 04:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
ce62ff2a8f1a22611d59a1e11ec5cbee7f7478ce
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-29 04:20:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.01260,
-13.51550
Temperature
23.9°C
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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