Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem883387
Location
Balleny Islands region
Date & Time
Dec 1, 1959
2:59 PM Z
Depth
10.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-62.8470, 155.8790
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Balleny Islands region
Coordinates: -62.8470°, 155.8790° • Depth: 10.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- December 1, 1959 at 2:59 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:50 PM
- Timeline
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