Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: usp000116k
Location
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Jun 10, 1979
6:49 AM Z
Depth
10.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
8.1060, -38.0860
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: 8.1060°, -38.0860° • Depth: 10.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- ms
- Recorded On
- June 10, 1979 at 6:49 AM
- Last Updated
- April 27, 2022 at 3:01 PM
- Timeline
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