M6.8 Earthquake — central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake was recorded near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Oct 13, 2026, 12:23:07 PM (2026-10-13T12:23:07.248Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates -0.4085, -19.4308.

Measured data

Magnitude: M6.8 (mww)
Exact location: central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date and time: Oct 13, 2026, 12:23:07 PM (2026-10-13T12:23:07.248Z)
Depth: 10.0 km (shallow)
Coordinates: -0.4085 latitude, -19.4308 longitude
USGS significance score: 711
Status: reviewed-by-source

Earthquake data at a glance

M6.8 · 10.0 km deep · 2,646 km WSW of Lagos, Nigeria

Magnitude 6.8 (mww) was reported for this earthquake.

Reported depth: 10.0 km (shallow, 0–70 km).

The epicentre was 2,646 km WSW of Lagos, Nigeria.

USGS significance score: 711. USGS calculates this number from magnitude, maximum intensity, felt reports and estimated impact; it is not a risk rating.

No felt reports or intensity data have been published for this event.

General information: magnitude measures the energy released at the source on a logarithmic scale — each whole number is roughly 32 times more energy. Depth is how far below the surface the rupture began. Whether an earthquake is felt, and how strongly, depends on many factors and is best shown by felt reports and intensity data.

Location

The epicentre was located at -0.4085 latitude and -19.4308 longitude, near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.

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