Moderate Earthquake ● Closed
M5.1 Earthquake — South Atlantic Ocean
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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake in South Atlantic Ocean, reported by EMSC.
Measurements
| Magnitude | M5.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 8.1 km |
| Coordinates | -22.5461, -20.3328 |
| Region | South Atlantic Ocean |
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Earthquake data courtesy of EMSC
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Not rated by source. European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre does not publish a severity for this; the level shown is our own classification.
View original reportAlso reported by: USGS
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Source updated 53 days ago (Aug 27, 2026 06:41 UTC) · we last heard from European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre 24 seconds ago
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