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