| Magnitude | 6.2 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 16.0 km |
| Coordinates | -0.406, -19.249 |
| UTC time | 1970-12-25 12:53:36.860 |
Earthquake details
Friday, December 25, 1970 Earthquake
The earthquake hit central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Friday, December 25, 1970 at 12:53 UTC with a magnitude of 6.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Waterloo, about 1190.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -19.249 and latitude -0.406.
| Location | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1970-12-25
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