Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: usp0004msc

Location

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Feb 10, 1991

12:42 PM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

8.7450, -39.8540

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: 8.7450°, -39.8540° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
February 10, 1991 at 12:42 PM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 7:22 PM