Back to map
M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Central Mid Atlantic Ridge

UTC time: 2026-06-18 02:44:39 UTC Local time: —

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

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

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

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Africa ↔ South America · about 60 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Romanche Fracture Zone
    Distance: 49 km ·Fissure vent ·Elevation: -1'528 m ·Undersea Features

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
652
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share