Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.4

ID: usp0001e00

Location

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Jun 3, 1981

5:47 AM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-35.5600, -17.0400

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: -35.5600°, -17.0400° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
June 3, 1981 at 5:47 AM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 1:02 AM