| Magnitude | 6.9 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 15.5 km |
| Coordinates | -0.965, -13.562 |
| UTC time | 1992-08-28 18:18:46.440 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 28, 1992 Earthquake
The earthquake hit north of Ascension Island on Friday, August 28, 1992 at 18:18 UTC with a magnitude of 6.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Buchanan, about 855.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -13.562 and latitude -0.965.
| Location | north of Ascension Island |
| Country | north of Ascension Island |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1992-08-28
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