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M6.8 earthquake - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Name: M6.8 earthquake - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Start: 2026-10-13T12:23:07.248+00:00
Location: central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

3 d ago · 13 Oct 2026, 12:23 UTC central 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 6.8 earthquake struck central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on 13 Oct 2026, 12:23 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, 18:31 UTC

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