M4.5 Earthquake near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge — October 14, 2023
2023-10-14 22:45:26 UTC (2023-10-14) · approx. 8:45 PM UTC-2 local
On October 14, 2023 at 22:45 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 shallow crustal earthquake struck near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 7.6011°, -37.4925°. This earthquake was detected by 23 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-37.4925°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on October 14, 2023 at 22:45 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 7.6011°, -37.4925°, which is near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000lgmz). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2023, October 14, 2023). M4.5 Earthquake near central Mid-Atlantic Ridge — October 14, 2023. Retrieved December 16, 2023 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000lgmz/