Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: usp0002mu8

Location

Mid-Indian Ridge

Date & Time

Nov 16, 1985

4:12 AM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-38.5770, 78.3680

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Mid-Indian Ridge

Coordinates: -38.5770°, 78.3680° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
November 16, 1985 at 4:12 AM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 10:31 PM