Earthquake central Mid-Atlantic Ridge (4.9 mb) (2025-05-20 16:22:49 UTC)
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, at 2025-05-20 16:22:49 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
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.9
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000q0ci
Nearest Places
- Belousov Seamount / 140.13 km
- Saint Paul Fracture Zone / 145.98 km
- Kucherov Seamount / 349.97 km
- Penedos de São Pedro e São Paulo / 375.07 km
- Knipovich Seamount / 555.91 km
Comment
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0.8
9 km NW of The Geysers, CA
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Depth: 2.03 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.03 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.2
MENDOZA, ARGENTINA
Time:
Depth: 117.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 117.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.2
19 km W of Point MacKenzie, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 46.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 46.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.8
2 km N of Palomar Observatory, CA
Time:
Depth: 8.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.4
40 km NNE of Covelo, CA
Time:
Depth: 43.95 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 43.95 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.9
CENTRAL MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)