Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 recorded close to South Atlantic Ocean on Sept. 17

Published Sep 17, 2026

A 5.0 magnitude quake rattled near South Atlantic Ocean on Thursday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

A tremor shook the area at 06:48 UTC (05:48 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was of South Atlantic Ocean and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

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

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey