Shallow M5.8 earthquake hits central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on November 7, 2026 (Updated)
An earthquake of magnitude M5.8 was recorded at 23:17 UTC on November 7, 2026, in the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The event took place at a depth of 10.0 km (6.2 miles), based on the official data from USGS.
The coordinates for the epicenter are -36.8° latitude and 7.5° longitude. This area lies along the central segment of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a prominent underwater mountain range running between the continents of the Americas and Africa. The location is remote, far from any major landmasses or populated coastal areas.
Given its position in the deep ocean, there are no major population centers or critical infrastructure—such as ports, airports, or energy facilities—in the immediate vicinity of the event.
There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.
USGS issued a green alert for this event, indicating a low likelihood of casualties or damage. The maximum estimated intensity for this earthquake was 0, and no felt reports were received. The significance index is 518 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.
The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a tectonic plate boundary where the Eurasian and North American Plates in the north, and the African and South American Plates in the south, are moving apart. This region is characterized by frequent seismic activity due to extensional tectonics and seafloor spreading processes.
This information was last updated at 06:08 UTC on November 8, 2026.