Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: usp0001hvb

Location

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Jan 3, 1982

2:09 PM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-0.9720, -21.8700

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: -0.9720°, -21.8700° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
January 3, 1982 at 2:09 PM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 12:44 AM