Earthquake measuring 5.1 strikes area close to Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Oct. 8

Published Oct 13, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred near Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Thursday afternoon, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

At 20:59 UTC (17:59 local time), a tremor hit the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter north of Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can submit a report via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey