| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -12.830, -14.852 |
| UTC time | 2026-08-23 11:22:41.913 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, August 23, 2026 Earthquake
The earthquake hit southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 11:22 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Harper, about 2072.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -14.852 and latitude -12.830.
| Location | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2026-08-23
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