A moderate seismic event registering a magnitude of 5.2 occurred along the Southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The tremor was officially recorded on January 26, 2026, at 02:49:38 UTC, marking significant activity in this remote oceanic divergent boundary.
Initial measurements place the epicenter near -45.50 latitude and -5.75 longitude, locating the activity deep within the South Atlantic Ocean basin. The earthquake occurred at a calculated focal depth of 10.0 kilometers, which is typical for tectonic movement centered along a spreading ridge.
Weather conditions observed near the seismic area at the time of the event indicated overcast clouds. Atmospheric temperature readings in the immediate proximity of the epicenter were recorded at 19.5°C.
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