Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.3
ID: usp0008dp6
Location
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Jan 3, 1998
6:10 AM Z
Depth
10.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-35.4740, -16.1910
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: -35.4740°, -16.1910° • Depth: 10.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mwc
- Recorded On
- January 3, 1998 at 6:10 AM
- Last Updated
- April 29, 2022 at 5:15 PM
- Timeline
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