Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: iscgem877754

Location

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Nov 29, 1961

9:28 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-35.5940, -16.9580

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: -35.5940°, -16.9580° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
November 29, 1961 at 9:28 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 4:25 PM