On March 28, 2025, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge at a depth of 10 km. The epicenter was about 50 km south-southeast of the Saint Peter and Saint Paul Archipelago. A Green alert was issued, indicating low likelihood of casualties or damage, with no tsunami threat reported.
A significant earthquake, registered as magnitude 6.1, struck the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge at 00:34 UTC on March 28, 2025. As reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) corroborates the USGS findings regarding both magnitude and depth.
The earthquake’s epicenter was positioned approximately 50 kilometers (31 miles) south-southeast of the Saint Peter and Saint Paul Archipelago, 593 kilometers (370 miles) north-northeast of Fernando de Noronha, and 952 kilometers (592 miles) northeast of Natal, Brazil. Notably, there is no tsunami threat associated with this seismic event.
The USGS has issued a Green alert concerning the potential for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses, indicating a low probability of significant casualties or damage resulting from the quake. Furthermore, estimates of population exposure to the earthquake’s shaking have been provided.
In summary, the M6.1 earthquake on March 28, 2025, near the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a noteworthy seismic event but poses a minimal risk to human safety and infrastructure. The international community continues to monitor seismic activity in the region closely.
The recent M6.1 earthquake near the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge was a shallow event with an epicenter located away from populated regions. While a Green alert has been issued regarding potential impacts, the likelihood of significant fatalities or damage remains low. This event underscores ongoing seismic activity in the area that merits continued observation.
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