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