Update: Earthquake shakes region close to Mid-Atlantic Ridge on July 26 – 5.4 magnitude recorded

Published Aug 9, 2026

A 5.4 magnitude quake occurred near Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Sunday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck the area at 18:19 UTC (15:19 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter north of Mid-Atlantic Ridge.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your observations using 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