Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: iscgem908820

Location

north of Ascension Island

Date & Time

Aug 3, 1928

11:44 AM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-2.1290, -14.5840

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

north of Ascension Island

Coordinates: -2.1290°, -14.5840° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
August 3, 1928 at 11:44 AM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 10:55 PM