Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.4

ID: usp0001ejv

Location

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Jul 7, 1981

9:10 PM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-0.1660, -18.8370

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: -0.1660°, -18.8370° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
July 7, 1981 at 9:10 PM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 12:59 AM