Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: iscgem888712
Location
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Sep 20, 1956
11:03 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-1.2910, -24.0210
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: -1.2910°, -24.0210° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- September 20, 1956 at 11:03 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:26 PM
- Timeline
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