Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.7
ID: iscgem897827
Location
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Apr 24, 1947
7:35 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
8.1270, -38.6990
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: 8.1270°, -38.6990° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- April 24, 1947 at 7:35 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 6:48 PM
- Timeline
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