Notable earthquake on record

M6.0 earthquake - 2 km SW of Alcochete, Portugal

April 23, 1909 · 10 km deep.

Magnitude
M 6.0
Depth
10 km
Date
1909
Tsunami
No

2 km SW of Alcochete, Portugal - a magnitude 6.0 earthquake at 10 km depth in 1909. Epicenter: 38.74, -8.98.

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