Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem789478
Location
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Dec 25, 1970
12:53 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-0.3940, -19.2400
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: -0.3940°, -19.2400° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- December 25, 1970 at 12:53 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 9:28 PM
- Timeline
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