Update: Earthquake hits region near Mid-Atlantic Ridge on May 1 – 5.0 magnitude detected

Published May 17, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake struck near Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Friday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor jolted the area at 00:49 UTC (23:49 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was south of Mid-Atlantic Ridge and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the quake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey