Update: Earthquake of 5.4 magnitude reported close to Carlsberg Ridge on Sept. 5

Published Sep 9, 2026

A 5.4 magnitude quake occurred near Carlsberg Ridge on Saturday night, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 17:25 UTC (22:25 local time), a tremor shook the region at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter of Carlsberg Ridge.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can 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