Earthquake northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge (5.9 mww) (2024-12-27 05:30:07 UTC)
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck on northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, at 2024-12-27 05:30:07 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mww)
5.9
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000pfuq
Nearest Places
- Hayes Fracture Zone / 57.05 km
- Colorado Seamount / 160.34 km
- Oceanographer Fracture Zone / 349.71 km
- Marsala Seamount / 406.36 km
- Albany Seamount / 508.51 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
4.5
DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE
Time:
Depth: 14.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 14.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.3
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.3
Near North Coast of West Papua
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
4.1
DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.0
30 km SW of Amorgós, Greece
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Nearest Earthquake
5.9
NORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.8
NORTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)