6.8

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake

Time (UTC)
October 13, 2026 at 12:23:07 PM UTC
Location
-0.3460°, -19.3913°
Depth
10.00 km
Status
reviewed
View on USGS

Epicenter Location

Magnitude
0–1
1–2
2–3
3–4
4–5
5–6
6–7
7–8
8+

Technical Details

Magnitude Type
mww
Stations Used
229
Azimuthal Gap
22.0°
Min Distance
8.895°
RMS
0.450
Network
us
Event Code
6000u214

Impact Information

ShakeMap Intensity
MMI 0.0
⚠️ Tsunami Warning
This event may have generated a tsunami
Last Updated
November 5, 2026 at 04:13:29 PM UTC