Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: usp0001epu

Location

Mid-Indian Ridge

Date & Time

Jul 14, 1981

5:18 PM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-36.8180, 78.4910

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Mid-Indian Ridge

Coordinates: -36.8180°, 78.4910° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
July 14, 1981 at 5:18 PM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 11:02 PM