M4.8 earthquake - 92 km NE of Georgetown, Saint Helena

What happened

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 92 km NE of Georgetown, Saint Helena on 5 Jan 2018, 01:07 UTC at a depth of 15 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.