Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: usp0000yws
Location
Prince Edward Islands region
Date & Time
Feb 18, 1979
5:23 AM Z
Depth
10.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-43.4320, 40.7790
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Prince Edward Islands region
Coordinates: -43.4320°, 40.7790° • Depth: 10.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- ms
- Recorded On
- February 18, 1979 at 5:23 AM
- Last Updated
- April 27, 2022 at 3:15 PM
- Timeline
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