Seismic activity on Oct. 13: Earthquake close to Mid-Atlantic Ridge reported – magnitude 5.3

Published Oct 13, 2026

A 5.3 magnitude quake shook close to Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck at 08:38 UTC (07:38 local time), with its epicenter south of Mid-Atlantic Ridge and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey