Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 6.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
NORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
M4.9 Earthquake near NORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
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About this earthquake
On March 20, 2026 at 05:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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
cec236b885faccba8e8fae22672fba6c1582469e
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 05:00:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
31.68530,
-40.92710
Temperature
19.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.6 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
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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