M4.5 earthquake — southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Jul 16, 2026 at 21:03 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -12.720, -14.372 |
| Time | Jul 16, 21:03 UTC |
| Location | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| USGS event ID | us7000t298 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.3 | 16 km | Jul 28, 01:27 UTC | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.