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M5.3 Earthquake
◍ central Mid-Atlantic Ridge · · updated 10/5/2026, 1:35:49 AM
Severity score
61/100
Confidence
High
Why this matters
Aftershock sequence may follow a mainshock of this size.
Key stats
Magnitude
5.3
Depth
10 km
Severity over time
Timeline
- M5.3 recorded10/5/2026, 1:18:50 AMcentral Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Sources & attribution
ScientificUSGS Earthquake Hazardsupdated 10/5/2026, 1:35:49 AM
⚠This is an informational severity score, not an official warning. Follow guidance from NWS/NOAA, FEMA (ready.gov), and local emergency management.