Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: iscgem901221
Location
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Mar 4, 1940
7:59 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
15.0470, -45.2500
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: 15.0470°, -45.2500° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- March 4, 1940 at 7:59 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 7:34 PM
- Timeline
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