| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 10.731, -41.688 |
| UTC time | 1979-08-25 08:44:04.000 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 25, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Saturday, August 25, 1979 at 08:44 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Cayenne, about 1339.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -41.688 and latitude 10.731.
| Location | northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1979-08-25
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