| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -13.615, -14.929 |
| UTC time | 1926-05-17 21:42:24.860 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 17, 1926 Earthquake
The earthquake hit southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Monday, May 17, 1926 at 21:42 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Harper, about 2155.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -14.929 and latitude -13.615.
| Location | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1926-05-17
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