Earthquake north of Ascension Island (5.2 mb) (2025-04-21 07:53:12 UTC)
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on north of Ascension Island, at 2025-04-21 07:53:12 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 north of Ascension Island
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)
5.2
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000q7ix
Nearest Places
- Chain Fracture Zone / 88.38 km
- Romanche Fracture Zone / 183.28 km
- Pillsbury Seamount / 219.64 km
- Romanche Trench / 287.61 km
- Rokel Seamount / 409.49 km
Comment
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Depth: 11.86 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)