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M4.8 earthquake recorded in the Ascension Island region

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km in the South Atlantic near Ascension Island. The event is consistent with tectonic activity along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge and poses no immediate threat to populated areas.

USGS Earthquakes M4.5+3 days agoSHscoCredibility 19%View source

Score Breakdown

Mosaic Score2.1
Confidence0.9
Significance0.1
Source credibility0.2

Intelligence Tags

#seismology#earthquake#geology#atlantic

Locations

Ascension Island
Source

Related signals

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