Shallow M6.2 earthquake hits the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
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A strong and shallow earthquake, registered by the USGS as M6.2, hit central Mid-Atlantic Ridge at 16:38 UTC on October 9, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M5.8 at a depth of 33 km (20 miles).
The epicenter was located about 985 km (613 miles) ENE of Fernando de Noronha (Distrito Estadual), Pernambuco, Brazil, and 1 274 km (792 miles) NW of Georgetown, Ascension, Saint Helena.
The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.
Regional seismicity
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