Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.3
ID: iscgem896911
Location
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Oct 4, 1949
10:20 AM Z
Depth
10.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-0.7930, -21.6820
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: -0.7930°, -21.6820° • Depth: 10.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- October 4, 1949 at 10:20 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 6:37 PM
- Timeline
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