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6.7 magnitude earthquake hits central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

6.7 magnitude earthquake hits central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Times of India Tuesday 13 October 2026, 07:10 UTC By ABHISHEK MISHRA 1 min read
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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Tuesday at 11:14 am IST, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake took place at a depth of 10 km. Earlier in the day, an earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Panama at 4:50:37 am IST, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Tuesday at 11:14 am IST, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake took place at a depth of 10 km. Earlier in the day, an earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Panama at 4:50:37 am IST, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor was recorded at a depth of 10 km, with its epicentre located at latitude 7.683 degrees north and longitude 81.405 degrees west. The earthquake came days after a powerful tremor struck the country and triggered a series of aftershocks.
Mid-Atlantic Ridge (LOCATION) the United States Geological Survey (LOCATION) USGS (ORG) Panama (LOCATION) the National Centre for Seismology (ORG) NCS (ORG)
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