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Magnitude 4.9

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Magnitude 4.9 earthquake near northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge, 10 km deep, 20 hours ago.

Event facts

Magnitude
4.9 (mb) · Light
Time (UTC)
20 hours ago
Last updated by USGS
Depth
10 km · Shallow
Coordinates
19.276° N, 43.035° W
USGS tsunami flag
Not setSet for large events in oceanic regions; it does not mean a tsunami occurred. Official warnings: tsunami.gov.
Felt reports
None reported
USGS significance
369
Review status
Reviewed by a seismologist
USGS event ID
us6000tynp
View this event on the USGS website

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