5.0 Magnitude Earthquake

22 hours ago

UTC time: Thursday, July 16, 2026 21:53 PM

Your time: 2026-07-16T21:53:58Z

Depth: 10.0 km

No tsunami statement issued

Magnitude Type: mb

USGS page: M 5.0 - southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist

Reports from the public: 0 persons

2026-07-16 21:53:58 5.0 magnitude, 10.0 km depth

Aftershocks:

2026-07-17 02:31:15 4.8 magnitude, 10.0 km depth

Places Near

Ascension Island North Of Ascension Island South Atlantic Ocean Central Mid Atlantic Ridge Southern Mid Atlantic Ridge Tocantins Goias Border, Brazil Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo Canary Islands, Spain Coast Of South Africa Lake Mweru, Congo Zambia Lake Mweru, Zambia