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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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
March 19, 1959 at 8:25 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 4:42 PM