Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.6
ID: usp0007d0f
Location
north of Ascension Island
Date & Time
Feb 16, 1996
9:44 AM Z
Depth
10.60 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-1.4960, -15.2790
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
north of Ascension Island
Coordinates: -1.4960°, -15.2790° • Depth: 10.6 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- February 16, 1996 at 9:44 AM
- Last Updated
- April 29, 2022 at 8:09 PM
- Timeline
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