26 Jul 2026, 01:32 UTC · Jul 25, 9:32 PM ET

M5.3 earthquake Tristan da Cunha region

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Tristan da Cunha region at Jul 25, 9:32 PM ET, 10 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.

under 33–44–55–66+

Magnitude	5.3 mww
Time	26 Jul 2026, 01:32 UTC
Location	-34.141°, -14.537° – Tristan da Cunha region
Depth	10.0 km
Felt reports	0
USGS event	us7000t3e7

Within 100 km

Other earthquakes nearby this year

Mag.	Where	When (ET)	Depth	Felt
4.7	southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge	Oct 5, 6:03 AM 11 d ago	10 km	–

FAQ

About this earthquake

How strong was the Tristan da Cunha region earthquake?

Magnitude 5.3 (mww), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 10 km.

Was it felt?

No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.

Were there aftershocks?

No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.

Earthquakes

Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.