| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 12.4 km |
| Coordinates | 7.613, -37.036 |
| UTC time | 1971-10-15 21:58:38.240 |
Earthquake details
Friday, October 15, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Friday, October 15, 1971 at 21:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Camocim, about 1244.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -37.036 and latitude 7.613.
| Location | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-10-15
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