| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 14.1 km |
| Coordinates | 50.983, -29.648 |
| UTC time | 1970-09-18 16:12:06.110 |
Earthquake details
Friday, September 18, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Friday, September 18, 1970 at 16:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Galway, about 1425.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -29.648 and latitude 50.983.
| Location | northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1970-09-18
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