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M7.3 earthquake - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Name: M7.3 earthquake - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Start: 1918-05-20T14:36:06.5+00:00
Location: central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

39596 d ago · 20 May 1918, 14:36 UTC central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

What happened

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on 20 May 1918, 14:36 UTC at a depth of 15 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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