M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near north of Ascension Island

UTC time: 2025-07-22 06:38:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near north of Ascension Island on July 22, 2025 at 06:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M5.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-22 06:38:16 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

usgs

Coordinates

-4.69550, -12.39630

Temperature

23.8°C

Map

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

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Harper1135.3 kmNE35'503

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

Ascension

Distance: 422 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 822 m ·Last eruption: 1508 ·United Kingdom

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2

First 24 hours2

First 72 hours2

Strongest subsequent eventM5.3

M5.32025-07-22 06:38:17 UTC10.5 kmNorth of Ascension Island M5.12025-07-22 06:38:17 UTC12.9 kmNORTH OF ASCENSION ISLAND

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1

Earlier events M≥42

Earlier events M≥51

Compared since2025-07-21

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.12025-07-21 22:57:15 UTC12.3 kmNORTH OF ASCENSION ISLAND M4.92025-07-21 22:57:16 UTC25.7 kmNorth of Ascension Island

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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Country (24h)

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