| Magnitude | 4.9 |
| Alert | Moderate |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.056, -11.509 |
| UTC time | 1987-01-13 16:44:01.760 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 13, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Ascension Island region on Tuesday, January 13, 1987 at 16:44 UTC with a magnitude of 4.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Harper, about 1131.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -11.509 and latitude -5.056.
| Location | Ascension Island region |
| Country | Ascension Island region |
| Severity | Moderate |
Earthquake map 1987-01-13
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