Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.4

ID: iscgem872348

Location

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

May 19, 1963

9:35 PM Z

Depth

22.50 km

Shallow

Coordinates

23.7240, -45.8180

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: 23.7240°, -45.8180° Depth: 22.5 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
May 19, 1963 at 9:35 PM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 12:21 AM