Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.8

ID: iscgem873547

Location

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Nov 17, 1963

12:48 AM Z

Depth

20.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

7.6460, -37.4140

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: 7.6460°, -37.4140° Depth: 20.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
November 17, 1963 at 12:48 AM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 12:30 AM