Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.9
ID: usp00008eb
Location
Reykjanes Ridge
Date & Time
Oct 16, 1974
5:45 AM Z
Depth
33.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
52.6360, -32.0700
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Reykjanes Ridge
Coordinates: 52.6360°, -32.0700° • Depth: 33.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- ms
- Recorded On
- October 16, 1974 at 5:45 AM
- Last Updated
- April 27, 2022 at 6:05 PM
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