Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: iscgem773076

Location

Galapagos Triple Junction region

Date & Time

May 2, 1972

6:56 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

5.2030, -100.2280

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Galapagos Triple Junction region

Coordinates: 5.2030°, -100.2280° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
May 2, 1972 at 6:56 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 8:49 PM