Update: Earthquake of 5.9 magnitude recorded close to central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Nov. 7

Published Nov 8, 2026

A 5.9 magnitude quake occurred near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Saturday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook the area at 23:17 UTC (21:17 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter of central Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to 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