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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
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Magnitude5.1
Locationcentral Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Depth10 km
Time (UTC)Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:38:40 GMT
Coordinates9.467, -40.847

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:38:40 GMT, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The quake was recorded at a depth of about 10 kilometers, near 9.47, -40.85.

Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program · Written by Nova's AI from primary data. Verify critical details against the source.

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