| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 7.113, -33.869 |
| UTC time | 1985-04-08 09:55:59.160 |
Earthquake details
Monday, April 8, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Monday, April 8, 1985 at 09:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Fortaleza, about 1312.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -33.869 and latitude 7.113.
| Location | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-04-08
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