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