Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem898194

Location

South Indian Ocean

Date & Time

Dec 24, 1947

5:21 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-54.9370, 111.5170

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

South Indian Ocean

Coordinates: -54.9370°, 111.5170° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
December 24, 1947 at 5:21 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:52 PM