Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.9

ID: usp0002p9m

Location

Northwest Territories, Canada

Country: Canada flag Canada

Date & Time

Dec 23, 1985

5:16 AM Z

Depth

6.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

62.2220, -124.2390

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Northwest Territories, Canada

Coordinates: 62.2220°, -124.2390° Depth: 6.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
December 23, 1985 at 5:16 AM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 10:29 PM