Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: iscgem879097

Location

Norfolk Island, Australia region

Country: Australia region

Date & Time

May 20, 1960

11:12 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-28.5000, 167.6100

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Norfolk Island, Australia region

Coordinates: -28.5000°, 167.6100° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
May 20, 1960 at 11:12 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 4:29 PM