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