Update: Earthquake jolts region close to Mid-Atlantic Ridge on July 16 – 5.3 magnitude recorded

Published Aug 4, 2026

A 5.3 magnitude quake shook near Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Thursday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck at 20:21 UTC (19:21 local time), with its epicenter south of Mid-Atlantic Ridge and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Two tremors closeby past week

In the past week, there have been two tremors above magnitude 2.5 centered in the same area. The largest, a 5.0 magnitude earthquake, rattled prior to this quake, while the other, measuring 4.8, hit on Jul. 16.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey