6.7 magnitude earthquake hits central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

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Times of India · collected 2026-10-13 · by Abhishek Mishra

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A magnitude 6.7 earthquake occurred on the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Tuesday at 11:14 am IST, according to the USGS, with a depth of 10 km. Earlier that day, a separate earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hit Panama at 4:50 am IST, recorded by the National Centre for Seismology, also occurring at a depth of 10 km and with its epicentre near latitude 7.683 degrees north and longitude 81.405 degrees west. The article provides details on both seismic events without additional commentary or analysis.
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On Tuesday at 11:14 am IST, a magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter situated at latitude 7.683 degrees north and longitude 81.405 degrees west. Earlier that day, another earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Panama. This recent event follows a series of significant tremors in the region, including an earlier powerful quake that caused multiple aftershocks. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported these seismic activities, highlighting ongoing geological instability in the area.

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Mishra, A. (2026, October 13). 6.7 magnitude earthquake hits central Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Times of India. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/6-7-magnitude-earthquake-hits-central-mid-atlantic-ridge/articleshow/134911026.cms

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NCS Panama USGS the National Centre for Seismology the United States Geological Survey

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NCS ORG · 1× Panama GPE · 1× USGS ORG · 1× the National Centre for Seismology ORG · 1× the United States Geological Survey ORG · 1×

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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.
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2026-10-13 · Times of India
6.7 magnitude earthquake hits central Mid-Atlantic Ridge · mixed framing

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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). uncertain
earthquake → strike → Survey
The earthquake took place at a depth of 10 km. asserted
earthquake → take → 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). uncertain
earthquake → strike → Seismology
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. asserted
epicentre → record → latitude
The earthquake came days after a powerful tremor struck the country and triggered a series of aftershocks. asserted
tremor → come → aftershocks
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