Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: usp0003g4r

Location

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

May 20, 1988

2:58 PM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

8.1160, -38.4130

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: 8.1160°, -38.4130° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
May 20, 1988 at 2:58 PM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 8:47 PM