Earthquake details

Friday, December 15, 2000 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Ascension Island region on Friday, December 15, 2000 at 14:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The epicenter is located at longitude -11.528 and latitude -5.508.

Magnitude 5.3
Alert Strong
Depth 10.0 km
Coordinates -5.508, -11.528
UTC time 2000-12-15 14:08:17.480
Location Ascension Island region
Country Ascension Island region
Severity Strong

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