Earthquake CENTRAL MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE (6.6 mw) (2025-03-28 17:17:26 UTC)
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck on CENTRAL MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE, at 2025-03-28 17:17:26 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in CENTRAL MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
Recommendation
Major Earthquake
Major Earthquake
Action
Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.
Magnitudo (mw)
6.6
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250328_0000212
Nearest Places
- Penedos de São Pedro e São Paulo / 51.38 km
- Kucherov Seamount / 210.36 km
- Constituição Basin / 276.52 km
- Bosísio Basin / 277.74 km
- Caboclo Basin / 298.87 km
Comment
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1.5
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Depth: 19.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 19.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.5
55 km WNW of Elfin Cove, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.7
SPAIN
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.7
16 km ESE of Anza, CA
Time:
Depth: 14.46 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 14.46 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.2
FRANCE
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
6.6
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Time:
Depth: 6.42 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 6.42 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
6.1
CENTRAL MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.2
CENTRAL MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)