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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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
October 4, 1949 at 10:20 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:37 PM