| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 4.412, -32.493 |
| UTC time | 1980-04-01 19:55:31.900 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 1, 1980 Earthquake
The earthquake hit central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Tuesday, April 1, 1980 at 19:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fortaleza, about 1127.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -32.493 and latitude 4.412.
| Location | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1980-04-01
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