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M7.1 earthquake - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Name: M7.1 earthquake - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Start: 1942-11-28T10:38:46.8+00:00
Location: central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

30638 d ago · 28 Nov 1942, 10:38 UTC central Mid-Atlantic Ridge

What happened

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck central Mid-Atlantic Ridge on 28 Nov 1942, 10:38 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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