Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3

ID: usp000317x

Location

Mid-Indian Ridge

Date & Time

Dec 28, 1986

8:04 PM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-38.7750, 78.6950

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Mid-Indian Ridge

Coordinates: -38.7750°, 78.6950° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
December 28, 1986 at 8:04 PM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 9:59 PM