M5.0 Earthquake north of Ascension Island — July 14, 2021
2021-07-14 02:45:47 UTC (2021-07-14) · approx. 1:45 AM UTC-1 local
On July 14, 2021 at 02:45 UTC, a magnitude 5.0 shallow crustal earthquake struck north of Ascension Island, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates -4.9740°, -11.5847°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 477 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
-11.5847°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.0 earthquake north of Ascension Island?
The magnitude 5.0 earthquake that struck north of Ascension Island on July 14, 2021 at 02:45 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at -4.9740°, -11.5847°, which is north of Ascension Island.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.0 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000els5). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2021, July 14, 2021). M5.0 Earthquake north of Ascension Island — July 14, 2021. Retrieved September 17, 2021 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000els5/