A magnitude 5.3 earthquake was recorded near north of Ascension Island on Aug 2, 2026, 11:52:32 AM (2026-08-02T11:52:32.671Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates -3.2242, -12.2406.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 2,045 km WSW of Lagos, Nigeria.
The epicentre was located at -3.2242 latitude and -12.2406 longitude near north of Ascension Island. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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