Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
M4.7 Earthquake near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on October 1, 2026 at 10:03 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 USGS.
Details
ID
e0d93a7cb318a06b328dcc6dbf5262ad3da552ad
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-01 10:03:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
31.04440,
-41.42800
Temperature
27.2°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
Tectonic context
Located on the Africa Plate.
Near the boundary North America ↔ Africa · about 10 km away
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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