Earthquake M5.8 – southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Origin Time (UTC)
02:49:37 26.01.26
Magnitude
5.8 mww
Agency
EMSC, USGS
Coordinates
35.271000°S 17.472600°W
Energy Release
7.56 kt
Weather
N/A
Depth
10 KM
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on January 26, 2026. Based on seismic calculations, the event released an energy equivalent to approximately 7.56 kt of TNT. The earthquake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface.
Nearby Events
| Time | Mag | Epicenter | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
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01:32:44
26/07/2026
|
5.1
|
Tristan Da Cunha Region
34.0707°S 14.5430°W |
10 KM |
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
|
MAP
EVENT
|
|
13:46:26
10/02/2026
|
5.0
|
Tristan da Cunha region
35.5019°S 15.3187°W |
10 KM |
EMSC, USGS
|
MAP
EVENT
|
|
02:49:38
26/01/2026
|
5.2
|
Southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
35.7700°S 16.9300°W |
10 KM |
GFZ
|
MAP
EVENT
|
|
02:11:20
26/01/2026
|
5.0
|
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
35.5351°S 16.8668°W |
10 KM |
EMSC, GFZ, USGS
|
MAP
EVENT
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