March 3: Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude registered near Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Published Mar 17, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake hit near Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck at 18:01 UTC (17:01 local time), with its epicenter south of Mid-Atlantic Ridge and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you felt the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey