Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.8

ID: iscgem912766

Location

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Apr 21, 1919

11:26 AM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

8.9100, -40.4730

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: 8.9100°, -40.4730° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
April 21, 1919 at 11:26 AM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 11:51 PM