Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.4

ID: iscgem875200

Location

Easter Island region

Date & Time

Aug 21, 1962

9:09 PM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-29.7850, -111.7120

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Easter Island region

Coordinates: -29.7850°, -111.7120° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
August 21, 1962 at 9:09 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 4:11 PM