Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.9
ID: iscgem897666
Location
Macquarie Island region
Date & Time
Dec 5, 1948
6:26 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-55.2720, 158.3450
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Macquarie Island region
Coordinates: -55.2720°, 158.3450° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- December 5, 1948 at 6:26 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 6:45 PM
- Timeline
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