Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3

ID: iscgem790976

Location

South Indian Ocean

Date & Time

Oct 10, 1970

8:53 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-3.4570, 86.1460

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

South Indian Ocean

Coordinates: -3.4570°, 86.1460° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
October 10, 1970 at 8:53 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 9:30 PM