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M4.5 Earthquake Strikes Central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

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Mid-Atlantic Ridge — A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Friday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. What happened: The quake hit at 9:37 PM CT on Friday, October 30, centered in the central Mid-Atlantic Ridge at a depth of about 10 kilometers (roughly 6 miles) below the surface. Impacts: The earthquake occurred in a remote stretch of ocean, far from land. No felt reports, damage, or tsunami threat were reported by the USGS. What to do: If you feel shaking, drop, cover, and hold on until it stops. Check for hazards around you, such as fallen objects or damaged gas and water lines. Be ready for aftershocks, which can follow a quake of this size. Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), October 30, 2026.

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