| Magnitude | 6.3 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -1.279, -28.223 |
| UTC time | 1923-08-08 12:17:13.850 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, August 8, 1923 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, August 8, 1923 at 12:17 UTC with a magnitude of 6.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Natal, about 924.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -28.223 and latitude -1.279.
| Location | South Atlantic Ocean |
| Country | South Atlantic Ocean |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1923-08-08
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Natal | 924.6 km |
| Ceará Mirim | 935.6 km |
| Parnamirim | 936.9 km |
| Macaíba | 941.9 km |
| Cabedelo | 970.2 km |
| João Pessoa | 982.3 km |
| Bayeux | 988.8 km |
| Santa Rita | 991.9 km |
| Guarabira | 1017.8 km |
| Goiana | 1026.9 km |
| Igarassu | 1040.1 km |
| Paulista | 1045.8 km |
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