Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: usp0002t82
Location
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Apr 27, 1986
3:24 AM Z
Depth
10.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-31.1400, -13.4820
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: -31.1400°, -13.4820° • Depth: 10.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- April 27, 1986 at 3:24 AM
- Last Updated
- April 27, 2022 at 10:20 PM
- Timeline
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