Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.3
ID: iscgem900224
Location
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Mar 8, 1942
4:46 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-0.9530, -28.9520
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: -0.9530°, -28.9520° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- March 8, 1942 at 4:46 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 7:17 PM
- Timeline
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