| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.691, -11.525 |
| UTC time | 2018-10-05 14:59:44.140 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 5, 2018 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Ascension Island region on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 14:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Harper, about 1198.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -11.525 and latitude -5.691.
| Location | Ascension Island region |
| Country | Ascension Island region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2018-10-05
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