Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: usp0008daa
Location
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Dec 27, 1997
8:11 PM Z
Depth
10.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-55.7830, -4.2180
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: -55.7830°, -4.2180° • Depth: 10.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mwc
- Recorded On
- December 27, 1997 at 8:11 PM
- Last Updated
- April 29, 2022 at 5:14 PM
- Timeline
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