Earthquake southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge (5.6 mb) (2025-04-16 12:41:01 UTC)
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck on southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, at 2025-04-16 12:41:01 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in southern 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 (mb)
5.6
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000q6fi
Nearest Places
- Sea Elephant Bay / 537.85 km
- Herald Point / 537.85 km
- Glass Point / 537.85 km
- Tristan Da Cunha / 537.85 km
- Julia Reef / 538.34 km
Comment
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
2.8
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Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 1.43 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 1.43 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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31 km WSW of Petersville, Alaska
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Depth: 7.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 7.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
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SOUTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)