Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.0

ID: iscgem902709

Location

central East Pacific Rise

Date & Time

Oct 10, 1938

2:56 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-5.1190, -105.8210

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

central East Pacific Rise

Coordinates: -5.1190°, -105.8210° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
October 10, 1938 at 2:56 AM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 8:59 PM