Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem902098

Location

Date & Time

Aug 2, 1939

12:46 AM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-36.1590, -16.0470

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Coordinates: -36.1590°, -16.0470° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
August 2, 1939 at 12:46 AM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 8:48 PM