| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -10.474, -13.119 |
| UTC time | 2026-03-17 19:53:57.105 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Ascension Island region on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 19:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Harper, about 1758.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -13.119 and latitude -10.474.
| Location | Ascension Island region |
| Country | Ascension Island region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-03-17
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