Aug. 2: Earthquake measuring 5.0 strikes region near Ascension Island

Published Aug 2, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake rattled near Ascension Island on Sunday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The USGS reported a tremor in the area at 09:17 UTC (08:17 local time). The epicenter was north of Ascension Island, at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey