QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem896115
USGS iscgem896115
1 Dec 1950, 14:50
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
A magnitude 6.8 mw earthquake at 17.5 km depth.
Published location
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14.173000, -47.219000
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Event ID
iscgem896115
Coordinates
14.173, -47.219
Network
iscgem
Significance
701