Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: usp0008r70

Location

12 km N of Horta, Portugal

Country: Portugal flag Portugal

Date & Time

Jul 9, 1998

5:19 AM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

38.6500, -28.6260

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

12 km N of Horta, Portugal

Coordinates: 38.6500°, -28.6260° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mwb
Recorded On
July 9, 1998 at 5:19 AM
Last Updated
April 29, 2022 at 5:34 PM