| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -0.983, -13.482 |
| UTC time | 1977-03-26 22:26:54.700 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 26, 1977 Earthquake
The earthquake hit north of Ascension Island on Saturday, March 26, 1977 at 22:26 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Buchanan, about 853.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -13.482 and latitude -0.983.
| Location | north of Ascension Island |
| Country | north of Ascension Island |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1977-03-26
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