Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgemsup897847
Location
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador region
Country: Ecuador region
Date & Time
May 8, 1947
11:52 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
2.2590, -95.1670
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Galapagos Islands, Ecuador region
Coordinates: 2.2590°, -95.1670° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- May 8, 1947 at 11:52 PM
- Last Updated
- May 9, 2022 at 3:44 PM
- Timeline
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