Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.3
ID: usp0002ew9
Location
Mid-Indian Ridge
Date & Time
May 16, 1985
2:20 PM Z
Depth
10.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-29.0810, 77.7350
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Mid-Indian Ridge
Coordinates: -29.0810°, 77.7350° • Depth: 10.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- May 16, 1985 at 2:20 PM
- Last Updated
- April 27, 2022 at 10:47 PM
- Timeline
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