Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: iscgem897986
Location
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Aug 9, 1947
2:48 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
1.0440, -28.6250
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: 1.0440°, -28.6250° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- August 9, 1947 at 2:48 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 6:50 PM
- Timeline
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