Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: usp0004g67

Location

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Date & Time

Oct 26, 1990

5:49 AM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-35.1430, -16.4260

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Coordinates: -35.1430°, -16.4260° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
October 26, 1990 at 5:49 AM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 7:36 PM