| Magnitude | 6.0 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -2.912, -20.999 |
| UTC time | 1947-09-17 17:47:01.920 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, September 17, 1947 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, September 17, 1947 at 17:47 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Monrovia, about 1528.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -20.999 and latitude -2.912.
| Location | South Atlantic Ocean |
| Country | South Atlantic Ocean |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1947-09-17
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