According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), on October 13, 2026, at 05:44 UTC, an earthquake with magnitude 6.7 occurred in the central part of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. The epicenter of the tremor was located at coordinates 0.169° north latitude and 19.860° west longitude, with a focal depth of 10 km. The earthquake occurred in the open ocean, far from populated territories, as confirmed by the PAGER impact assessment system, which assigned the event the lowest alert level — green. This means that expected casualties and material damage are minimal or absent. The ShakeMap seismic map recorded maximum intensity at level I, corresponding to imperceptible or barely noticeable ground oscillations. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is an extensive underwater mountain range running through the central part of the Atlantic Ocean and marking the boundary between tectonic plates. Seismic activity in this region is a common phenomenon related to seafloor spreading processes, where plates diverge and new crust forms from rising magma. Due to the remoteness of the epicenter from the coast, no tsunami threat was declared for coastal areas. Specialists continue to monitor the seismic situation in the region.