| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 4.033, -31.698 |
| UTC time | 1972-05-15 12:12:42.660 |
Earthquake details
Monday, May 15, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Monday, May 15, 1972 at 12:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fortaleza, about 1150.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -31.698 and latitude 4.033.
| Location | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-05-15
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