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M5.6 earthquake - North Atlantic Ocean

Name: M5.6 earthquake - North Atlantic Ocean
Start: 2016-04-20T10:51:42.06+00:00
Location: North Atlantic Ocean

3831 d ago · 20 Apr 2016, 10:51 UTC North Atlantic Ocean

What happened

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck North Atlantic Ocean on 20 Apr 2016, 10:51 UTC at a depth of 28 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. 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, 20:47 UTC

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