| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -7.135, -12.970 |
| UTC time | 2020-08-22 10:21:29.589 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, August 22, 2020 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Ascension Island region on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 10:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Harper, about 1408.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -12.970 and latitude -7.135.
| Location | Ascension Island region |
| Country | Ascension Island region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2020-08-22
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