| Magnitude | 6.6 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -1.112, -13.661 |
| UTC time | 2017-08-18 02:59:25.640 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 18, 2017 Earthquake
The earthquake hit north of Ascension Island on Friday, August 18, 2017 at 02:59 UTC with a magnitude of 6.6. The closest known location in the current dataset is Buchanan, about 875.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -13.661 and latitude -1.112.
| Location | north of Ascension Island |
| Country | north of Ascension Island |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2017-08-18
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