| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -32.561, -14.251 |
| UTC time | 1989-09-16 04:03:03.160 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, September 16, 1989 Earthquake
The earthquake hit southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Saturday, September 16, 1989 at 04:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Guarapari, about 2917.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -14.251 and latitude -32.561.
| Location | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1989-09-16
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Guarapari | 2917.1 km |
| Vila Velha | 2919.4 km |
| Vitória | 2923.9 km |
| Campos dos Goytacazes | 2928.3 km |
| Cabo Frio | 2930.1 km |
| Serra | 2933.0 km |
| Viana | 2933.5 km |
| Macaé | 2934.5 km |
| São Pedro da Aldeia | 2939.5 km |
| Rio das Ostras | 2941.6 km |
| Aracruz | 2949.1 km |
| Linhares | 2958.7 km |
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