Earthquake southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge (4.9 mb) (2025-07-17 17:44:09 UTC)
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, at 2025-07-17 17:44:09 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
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_us7000qd9c
Nearest Places
- Wenwang Ridge / 722.94 km
- Samarin Seamount / 817.83 km
- Sea Elephant Bay / 883.42 km
- Herald Point / 883.42 km
- Glass Point / 883.42 km
Comment
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Depth: 26.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 26.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 3.11 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 3.11 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 14.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 14.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 16.17 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 16.17 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
1.7
7 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.9
SOUTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)