Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.0

ID: usp00043z4

Location

South Indian Ocean

Date & Time

Jan 6, 1990

9:44 PM Z

Depth

14.80 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-10.6810, 92.9870

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

South Indian Ocean

Coordinates: -10.6810°, 92.9870° Depth: 14.8 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
January 6, 1990 at 9:44 PM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 8:00 PM