Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgemsup889401
Location
Mauritius - Reunion region
Date & Time
Apr 6, 1955
12:50 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-17.3040, 66.4050
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Mauritius - Reunion region
Coordinates: -17.3040°, 66.4050° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- April 6, 1955 at 12:50 PM
- Last Updated
- May 9, 2022 at 8:00 PM
- Timeline
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