| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -0.134, -18.244 |
| UTC time | 1928-05-12 20:28:01.740 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 12, 1928 Earthquake
The earthquake hit central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Saturday, May 12, 1928 at 20:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Monrovia, about 1094.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -18.244 and latitude -0.134.
| Location | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1928-05-12
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