| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -0.021, -16.463 |
| UTC time | 1974-08-12 14:17:05.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, August 12, 1974 Earthquake
The earthquake hit north of Ascension Island on Monday, August 12, 1974 at 14:17 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Monrovia, about 944.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -16.463 and latitude -0.021.
| Location | north of Ascension Island |
| Country | north of Ascension Island |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1974-08-12
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