Earthquake Ascension Island region
Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:58:42 GMT
Time5 hours ago
Location
-11.6377, -13.9157
Depth
10.0 KM
Event Summary
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on Ascension Island region, at Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:58:42 GMT. Depth: 10km. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this moderate quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb.
Magnitude
5.2
mb
Source
USGS
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| USGSPrimary | 5.2 | 10 km | 5 hours ago |
Earthquake Details
ConfirmedEvent IDusgs_us6000s4x2
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typemb
Nearest Places
- Grattan Seamount243.4 km
- Bode Verde Fracture Zone290.6 km
- Shelly Beach408.0 km
- Beehive Rock408.0 km
- South Pyramid Rock408.6 km
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