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