Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgem16965068
Location
south of Africa
Date & Time
Apr 21, 1938
1:15 AM Z
Depth
10.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-52.6110, 27.8630
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
south of Africa
Coordinates: -52.6110°, 27.8630° • Depth: 10.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- April 21, 1938 at 1:15 AM
- Last Updated
- April 25, 2022 at 8:35 PM
- Timeline
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