6.7 magnitude earthquake hits central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake occurred in the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge, following an earlier 6.1 magnitude tremor in Panama. Both events were recorded at a depth of 10 km by geological monitoring agencies.
Why it matters
Seismic activity in these regions is critical for monitoring tectonic shifts and assessing potential tsunami risks for coastal areas.
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…
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