4.5
EarthquakeModerate
M4.5 earthquake - northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
2019 d ago · 8 Apr 2021, 01:32 UTC northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
What happened
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on 8 Apr 2021, 01:32 UTC at a depth of 10 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.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
17 Oct 2026, 10:11 UTC
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