| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -6.661, -11.432 |
| UTC time | 1999-02-05 04:23:08.220 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 5, 1999 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Ascension Island region on Friday, February 5, 1999 at 04:23 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Harper, about 1296.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -11.432 and latitude -6.661.
| Location | Ascension Island region |
| Country | Ascension Island region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1999-02-05
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