Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: iscgem898030
Location
South Atlantic Ocean
Date & Time
Sep 17, 1947
5:47 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-2.9120, -20.9990
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates: -2.9120°, -20.9990° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- September 17, 1947 at 5:47 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 6:51 PM
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