4.9 Magnitude Earthquake

2 hours ago

UTC time: Sunday, August 16, 2026 17:11 PM

Your time: 2026-08-16T17:11:07Z

Depth: 10.0 km

No tsunami statement issued

Magnitude Type: mb

USGS page: M 4.9 - South Atlantic Ocean

USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist

Reports from the public: 0 persons

2026-08-16 17:11:07 4.9 magnitude, 10.0 km depth

Places Near

South America South Atlantic Ocean Ascension Island Southern Mid Atlantic Ridge North Of Ascension Island Central Mid Atlantic Ridge Tocantins Goias Border, Brazil South Georgia Island South Sandwich Islands Southwestern Atlantic Ocean Bouvet Island East Of South Sandwich Islands Scotia Sea