| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -11.426, -12.980 |
| UTC time | 1981-02-16 04:58:12.120 |
Earthquake details
Monday, February 16, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Ascension Island region on Monday, February 16, 1981 at 04:58 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Harper, about 1853.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -12.980 and latitude -11.426.
| Location | Ascension Island region |
| Country | Ascension Island region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-02-16
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