M6.8 earthquake — central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
A strong magnitude 6.8 earthquake occurred central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Oct 13, 2026 at 12:23 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 | M6.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -0.408, -19.431 |
| Time | Oct 13, 12:23 UTC |
| Location | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| USGS event ID | us6000u214 |
What this magnitude typically means
A magnitude in this range can cause significant damage near the epicenter, especially to vulnerable buildings. How strongly any given place shakes still depends on distance, depth, and ground conditions. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M6.7 | 80 km | Oct 13, 05:44 UTC | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.