| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -29.031, -13.096 |
| UTC time | 2010-07-20 17:19:50.290 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Earthquake
The earthquake hit southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 17:19 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Walvis Bay, about 2836.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -13.096 and latitude -29.031.
| Location | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Country | southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2010-07-20
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Walvis Bay | 2836.0 km |
| Swakopmund | 2848.7 km |
| Vila Velha | 2908.0 km |
| Guarapari | 2912.2 km |
| Vitória | 2912.8 km |
| Serra | 2919.0 km |
| Viana | 2924.5 km |
| Aracruz | 2930.5 km |
| Linhares | 2932.6 km |
| Campos dos Goytacazes | 2944.5 km |
| São Mateus | 2947.0 km |
| Tômbua | 2948.8 km |
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