Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: iscgem897206

Location

Franz Josef Land, Russia

Country: Russia flag Russia

Date & Time

Feb 18, 1948

8:29 PM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

82.3780, 40.8020

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Franz Josef Land, Russia

Coordinates: 82.3780°, 40.8020° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
February 18, 1948 at 8:29 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:39 PM