Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.6

ID: iscgem882384

Location

Fiji region

Date & Time

Jul 3, 1959

5:55 PM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-16.2750, 173.0650

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Fiji region

Coordinates: -16.2750°, 173.0650° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
July 3, 1959 at 5:55 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 4:45 PM