| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.836, -14.049 |
| UTC time | 2026-01-28 02:58:43.107 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Ascension Island region on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 02:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Harper, about 1936.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -14.049 and latitude -11.836.
| Location | Ascension Island region |
| Country | Ascension Island region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-01-28
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