Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.4
ID: usp0001z2b
Location
Azores-Cape St. Vincent Ridge
Date & Time
Oct 17, 1983
7:36 PM Z
Depth
10.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
37.5880, -17.5200
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Azores-Cape St. Vincent Ridge
Coordinates: 37.5880°, -17.5200° • Depth: 10.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- October 17, 1983 at 7:36 PM
- Last Updated
- April 27, 2022 at 11:48 PM
- Timeline
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