| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -12.787, -15.090 |
| UTC time | 2026-07-16 21:53:58.953 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, July 16, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 21:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Harper, about 2077.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -15.090 and latitude -12.787.
| Location | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-07-16
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