Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: iscgem875130
Location
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Aug 6, 1962
1:35 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
32.0250, -40.9470
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: 32.0250°, -40.9470° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- August 6, 1962 at 1:35 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:11 PM
- Timeline
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