Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.4
ID: usp0003zh8
Location
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Sep 13, 1989
11:40 AM Z
Depth
11.90 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-35.5770, -17.0630
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: -35.5770°, -17.0630° • Depth: 11.9 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- September 13, 1989 at 11:40 AM
- Last Updated
- April 28, 2022 at 8:11 PM
- Timeline
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