| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 8.025, -39.444 |
| UTC time | 1982-02-23 12:30:47.500 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 23, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Tuesday, February 23, 1982 at 12:30 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Camocim, about 1226.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -39.444 and latitude 8.025.
| Location | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-02-23
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