Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: iscgem889091
Location
South Indian Ocean
Date & Time
Jan 7, 1955
9:44 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-16.7730, 77.5310
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Indian Ocean
Coordinates: -16.7730°, 77.5310° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- January 7, 1955 at 9:44 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:30 PM
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