M 5.7 - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

December 29, 2020 at 23:34:57 UTC

Depth: 10.00 km (Shallow)

M 5.7

Moderate

Green

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude5.7 mww
Depth10.00 km (Shallow)
Location-0.7603S, 21.1005W
Mercalli IntensityI (Not Felt)
Alert Level (PAGER)Green — No fatalities or damage expected
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance500 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 5.7 mean?

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake is classified as "Moderate". Moderate earthquakes can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.00 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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