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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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
August 8, 1969 at 11:08 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 9:59 PM