Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem913666
Location
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Oct 7, 1917
2:42 PM Z
Depth
10.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
0.5900, -26.2470
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: 0.5900°, -26.2470° • Depth: 10.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- October 7, 1917 at 2:42 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 12:00 AM
- Timeline
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