Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.8

ID: usp0000g59

Location

Date & Time

May 5, 1976

4:52 AM Z

Depth

35.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-29.9340, -177.8370

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Coordinates: -29.9340°, -177.8370° Depth: 35.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
May 5, 1976 at 4:52 AM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 5:05 PM