Update: Earthquake of 6.7 magnitude recorded close to central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Oct. 13

Published Oct 13, 2026

A 6.7 magnitude quake occurred close to central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The USGS reported a tremor in the region at 05:44 UTC (04:44 local time). The epicenter was of central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the earthquake by filling out their 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