Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgem805313
Location
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Aug 8, 1969
11:08 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-47.7150, -15.6540
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: -47.7150°, -15.6540° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- August 8, 1969 at 11:08 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 9:59 PM
- Timeline
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