4.6
Earthquake Details: northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Aug 21, 2026, 13:44:07
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Aug 21, 2026 at 13:44:07. 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
Significance326
Latitude48.0286
Longitude-27.6347
Event IDus6000tmys
Magnitude4.6
Updated:Aug 23, 2026, 12:26:49 UTC
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 21, 2026, 13:44:07
- UTC
- Aug 21, 2026, 13:44:07 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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, 12:26 UTC.
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