Earthquake central Mid-Atlantic Ridge (5.1 mb) (2025-04-19 13:50:21 UTC)
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, at 2025-04-19 13:50:21 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 central 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)
5.1
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000q787
Nearest Places
- Vernadskiy Fracture Zone / 64.49 km
- Sierra Leone Fracture Zone / 385.92 km
- Muratov Seamount / 406.63 km
- Four North Fracture Zone / 415.14 km
- Gorini Seamount / 469.86 km
Comment
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Depth: 112.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 112.70 km
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2.1
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Depth: 12.67 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 12.67 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.1
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Time:
Depth: 12.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.0
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Depth: 11.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 11.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.6
NORTHERN ITALY
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Depth: 18.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 18.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
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CENTRAL MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)