M4.6 earthquake - northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

What happened

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on 18 Sept 2023, 16:23 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.