| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -12.687, -14.718 |
| UTC time | 2026-07-16 20:21:52.035 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, July 16, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 20:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Harper, about 2051.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -14.718 and latitude -12.687.
| Location | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-07-16
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