Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: usp000481a

Location

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Apr 17, 1990

11:34 AM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

7.3680, -35.2860

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: 7.3680°, -35.2860° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
April 17, 1990 at 11:34 AM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 7:52 PM