Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.4

ID: iscgem900312

Location

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Jun 2, 1942

12:30 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-55.9270, -4.9710

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: -55.9270°, -4.9710° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
June 2, 1942 at 12:30 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 7:18 PM