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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near North of Ascension Island

UTC time: 2025-07-21 22:57:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 21, 2025 at 22:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near North of Ascension Island. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 22:57:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-4.48000, -12.48000
Temperature
23.6°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ascension
    Distance: 438 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 822 m ·Last eruption: 1508 ·United Kingdom

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