5.1
Earthquake Details: northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Oct 8, 2026, 20:59:30
- Depth
- 10 km
- Felt reports
- No data
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 13, 2026, 03:27 PM UTC
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake occurred on Oct 8, 2026 at 20:59:30. Epicenter: northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Reported depth: 10 km.
Tsunami information
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 8, 2026, 17:59:30 GMT-3
- UTC
- Oct 8, 2026, 20:59:30 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSM 5.1
us6000u11v
- Depth:
- 10 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 13, 2026, 03:27 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance400
Latitude30.5346
Longitude-41.9233
Event IDus6000u11v
Magnitude5.1
Updated:Oct 13, 2026, 15:27:30 UTC
External Resources
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: Oct 13, 2026, 15:27 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
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- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
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