| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -0.592, -19.835 |
| UTC time | 1986-12-29 12:39:19.410 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 29, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Monday, December 29, 1986 at 12:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Waterloo, about 1245.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -19.835 and latitude -0.592.
| Location | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-12-29
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