Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Central Mid Atlantic Ridge
M4.9 Earthquake near Central Mid Atlantic Ridge
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Central Mid Atlantic Ridge on June 18, 2026 at 02:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.
Details
ID
eaba88ab9ac2978100b5c8d543641bd67e476d4d
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 02:44:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
-0.87000,
-19.59000
Temperature
25.6°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 South America Plate.
Near the boundary Africa ↔ South America · about 60 km away
Volcanoes nearby
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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