| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 35.344, -36.010 |
| UTC time | 2025-05-20 05:11:32.589 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Earthquake
The earthquake hit northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 05:11 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Câmara de Lobos, about 1779.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -36.010 and latitude 35.344.
| Location | northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2025-05-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Câmara de Lobos | 1779.1 km |
| Funchal | 1783.3 km |
| St. John's | 1939.3 km |
| Los Realejos | 1988.9 km |
| Realejo Alto | 1989.1 km |
| Puerto de la Cruz | 1990.0 km |
| Adeje | 1990.3 km |
| La Orotava | 1993.7 km |
| Arona | 1995.4 km |
| Granadilla de Abona | 2003.5 km |
| San Cristóbal de La Laguna | 2006.5 km |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 2013.1 km |
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M 4.5
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
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northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
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