Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.8

ID: iscgem896115

Location

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Dec 1, 1950

2:50 PM Z

Depth

17.50 km

Shallow

Coordinates

14.1730, -47.2190

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: 14.1730°, -47.2190° Depth: 17.5 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
December 1, 1950 at 2:50 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:33 PM