Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.9

ID: iscgem872872

Location

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Aug 3, 1963

10:21 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

7.3670, -35.8770

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: 7.3670°, -35.8770° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
August 3, 1963 at 10:21 AM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 12:26 AM