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M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near Southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

UTC time: 2026-03-14 06:17:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 06:17 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near Southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 06:17:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-47.11000, -9.66000
Temperature
7.4°C

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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

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.1.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USPM5.010.0 km28.3 km
GFZM5.110.0 km0.0 km

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