Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgem881606
Location
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Mar 19, 1959
8:25 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
35.2500, -35.7910
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: 35.2500°, -35.7910° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- March 19, 1959 at 8:25 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:42 PM
- Timeline
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