| Magnitude | 5.6 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -1.070, -13.054 |
| UTC time | 1987-06-30 10:59:38.610 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, June 30, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit north of Ascension Island on Tuesday, June 30, 1987 at 10:59 UTC with a magnitude of 5.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Buchanan, about 842.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -13.054 and latitude -1.070.
| Location | north of Ascension Island |
| Country | north of Ascension Island |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-06-30
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