| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | 7.906, -38.355 |
| UTC time | 1943-10-01 17:53:06.720 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 1, 1943 Earthquake
The earthquake hit central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Friday, October 1, 1943 at 17:53 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Camocim, about 1234.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -38.355 and latitude 7.906.
| Location | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1943-10-01
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