Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: usp0000sx5

Location

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Feb 11, 1978

1:26 AM Z

Depth

33.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

5.7340, -32.9040

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: 5.7340°, -32.9040° Depth: 33.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
February 11, 1978 at 1:26 AM
Last Updated
November 6, 2014 at 11:21 PM