Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem913640
Location
Ascension Island region
Date & Time
Aug 21, 1917
9:38 PM Z
Depth
10.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-11.7720, -13.3240
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Ascension Island region
Coordinates: -11.7720°, -13.3240° • Depth: 10.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- August 21, 1917 at 9:38 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 12:00 AM
- Timeline
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