Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: iscgem891819

Location

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Jul 9, 1953

9:23 PM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

29.9810, -42.7460

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: 29.9810°, -42.7460° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
July 9, 1953 at 9:23 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 5:52 PM