M4.8 earthquake — central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Nov 8, 2026 at 16:33 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 7.703, -36.945 |
| Time | Nov 8, 16:33 UTC |
| Location | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| USGS event ID | us7000twyc |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 25 km | Nov 7, 07:46 UTC | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| M5.8 | 30 km | Nov 7, 23:17 UTC | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.