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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

UTC time: 2026-05-22 01:06:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on May 22, 2026 at 01:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 01:06:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
16.68534, -46.76932

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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

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