| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 8.513, -39.403 |
| UTC time | 1972-08-29 19:15:17.400 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 29, 1972 Earthquake
The earthquake hit central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Tuesday, August 29, 1972 at 19:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Camocim, about 1280.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -39.403 and latitude 8.513.
| Location | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1972-08-29
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