Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3

ID: iscgem887979

Location

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Feb 17, 1956

9:53 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-47.9020, -15.6990

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: -47.9020°, -15.6990° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
February 17, 1956 at 9:53 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 5:22 PM