Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgem867828
Location
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
May 17, 1964
7:26 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
35.3080, -36.0350
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: 35.3080°, -36.0350° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- May 17, 1964 at 7:26 PM
- Last Updated
- April 27, 2022 at 12:07 AM
- Timeline
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