Update: Earthquake of 5.6 magnitude reported close to Mid-Atlantic Ridge on July 20

Published Jul 21, 2026

A 5.6 magnitude quake jolted near Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 21:28 UTC (18:28 local time), a tremor struck the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter north of Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary

There are likely to be no affected structures in this region.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey