Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: usp0002axq

Location

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Jan 10, 1985

5:47 PM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

10.7970, -43.4460

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: 10.7970°, -43.4460° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
January 10, 1985 at 5:47 PM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 10:56 PM