5.3
Earthquake Details: southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Aug 23, 2026, 11:22:41
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Aug 23, 2026 at 11:22:41. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of 10 km. No tsunami warning was issued.
No Tsunami WarningStatus: ReviewedType: Earthquake
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance432
Latitude-12.8299
Longitude-14.8524
Event IDus6000tmyk
Magnitude5.3
Updated:Aug 23, 2026, 11:39:47 UTC
External Resources
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 23, 2026, 11:22:41
- UTC
- Aug 23, 2026, 11:22:41 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
Nearby event sequence · 1
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 23, 2026, 11:39 UTC.
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