| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 15.0 km |
| Coordinates | -14.537, -14.029 |
| UTC time | 1949-08-22 20:26:11.440 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 22, 1949 Earthquake
The earthquake hit southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Monday, August 22, 1949 at 20:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Harper, about 2218.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -14.029 and latitude -14.537.
| Location | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1949-08-22
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