Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: iscgem883708

Location

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Jan 18, 1958

3:14 PM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-29.0580, -13.2150

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: -29.0580°, -13.2150° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
January 18, 1958 at 3:14 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 4:53 PM