| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 46.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.713, -11.269 |
| UTC time | 1976-10-23 19:59:08.600 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, October 23, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Ascension Island region on Saturday, October 23, 1976 at 19:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Harper, about 1190.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -11.269 and latitude -5.713.
| Location | Ascension Island region |
| Country | Ascension Island region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-10-23
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