Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.3
ID: iscgem901299
Location
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Apr 27, 1940
10:33 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
0.4690, -20.3120
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: 0.4690°, -20.3120° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- April 27, 1940 at 10:33 AM
- Last Updated
- May 9, 2022 at 10:49 PM
- Timeline
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