Earthquake LogM6.5 earthquake, Cabo Verde, 1941-08-15
MagnitudeM6.5mw
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Depth10 km
Time (UTC)1941-08-15 06:09
Rank in 194126 / 102among M6+
Rank since 19004005 / 14,458
Energy vs an M6×6approx.
267 km NNW of Ponta do Sol, Cabo Verde · 19.29, -26.36
M6.5+ within 300 km (largest first)
M6.5
Earlier M6+ within 300 km
| Event | Time (UTC) | Depth | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| M6.0 1938-02-15 | 1938-02-15 03:27 | 15 km | 252 km NNW of Ponta do Sol, Cabo Verde |
Energy ratio uses the rule that one magnitude unit is about 32 times the energy. Magnitudes and locations are USGS values and can differ from national agencies. Older records are less complete and less precise.