| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -0.253, -18.142 |
| UTC time | 2006-04-08 22:03:03.920 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 8, 2006 Earthquake
The earthquake hit central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 22:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Monrovia, about 1094.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -18.142 and latitude -0.253.
| Location | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | central Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2006-04-08
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