Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem768533
Location
North Atlantic Ocean
Date & Time
Oct 20, 1972
4:33 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
20.6890, -29.7380
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
North Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates: 20.6890°, -29.7380° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- October 20, 1972 at 4:33 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 8:38 PM
- Timeline
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