Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.6
ID: iscgem815166
Location
north of Ascension Island
Date & Time
Nov 17, 1968
7:41 AM Z
Depth
18.60 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-1.2380, -13.8620
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
north of Ascension Island
Coordinates: -1.2380°, -13.8620° • Depth: 18.6 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- November 17, 1968 at 7:41 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 10:18 PM
- Timeline
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