Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: iscgem881752
Location
Mid-Indian Ridge
Date & Time
Apr 9, 1959
6:18 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-36.2330, 76.6220
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Mid-Indian Ridge
Coordinates: -36.2330°, 76.6220° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- April 9, 1959 at 6:18 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:42 PM
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