| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 8.346, -37.030 |
| UTC time | 1928-08-31 05:14:40.750 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 31, 1928 Earthquake
The earthquake hit central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Friday, August 31, 1928 at 05:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Camocim, about 1321.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -37.030 and latitude 8.346.
| Location | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1928-08-31
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