Update: 5.2 magnitude earthquake reported close to South Atlantic Ocean on Aug. 27

Published Sep 22, 2026

A 5.2 magnitude quake jolted near South Atlantic Ocean on Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 04:19 UTC (03:19 local time). The epicenter was of South Atlantic Ocean, at a depth of 10 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.1 event, but later upgraded it to 5.2.

Did you feel it?

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey