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M5.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.6 Earthquake near Ascension Island Region

UTC time: 2026-06-20 06:43:18 UTC Local time: —
M5.6 earthquake near Ascension Island Region on Jun 20, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.6 Earthquake near Ascension Island Region · 2026-06-20 06:43:18 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.6 earthquake was recorded near Ascension Island Region on June 20, 2026 at 06:43 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 GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M5.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 06:43:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-7.06000, -13.22000
Temperature
25.8°C

Map

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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.

Ground shaking

III
Weak · Intensity (MMI) III
Felt by a few, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Africa ↔ South America · about 22 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Ascension
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 822 m ·Last eruption: 1508 ·United Kingdom

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥46
Earlier events M≥55
Compared since2025-05-19

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

Strongest earlier events

M5.52026-06-20 06:43:17 UTC6.3 km160 km NE of Georgetown, Saint Helena M5.12025-11-29 04:20:41 UTC120.2 kmAscension Island Region M5.02025-05-19 14:01:22 UTC12.9 kmAscension Island Region M5.02025-05-19 14:01:21 UTC17.5 kmASCENSION ISLAND REGION M5.02025-05-19 14:01:20 UTC20.2 km172 km ENE of Georgetown, Saint Helena

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