6.6
EarthquakeMajorPAGER: green
M6.6 earthquake - northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
209 d ago · 21 Mar 2026, 12:16 UTC northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.
What happened
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on 21 Mar 2026, 12:16 UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC
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