Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.8

ID: usp000097s

Location

209 km SW of Padang, Indonesia

Country: Indonesia flag Indonesia

Date & Time

Dec 24, 1974

6:55 AM Z

Depth

33.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-2.3080, 99.0430

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

209 km SW of Padang, Indonesia

Coordinates: -2.3080°, 99.0430° Depth: 33.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
December 24, 1974 at 6:55 AM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 5:59 PM