| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -1.415, -20.844 |
| UTC time | 1932-05-21 15:43:32.670 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, May 21, 1932 Earthquake
The earthquake hit central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Saturday, May 21, 1932 at 15:43 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Waterloo, about 1386.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -20.844 and latitude -1.415.
| Location | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1932-05-21
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