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M5.4 earthquake - northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Name: M5.4 earthquake - northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Start: 2026-07-26T18:19:40.494+00:00
Location: northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

82 d ago · 26 Jul 2026, 18:19 UTC northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

What happened

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on 26 Jul 2026, 18:19 UTC at a depth of 10 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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