Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem902389
Location
southwest of Africa
Date & Time
Mar 1, 1938
11:27 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-53.3100, 9.5630
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
southwest of Africa
Coordinates: -53.3100°, 9.5630° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- March 1, 1938 at 11:27 PM
- Last Updated
- April 25, 2022 at 8:53 PM
- Timeline
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