Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem820030

Location

south of Africa

Date & Time

Jun 8, 1968

11:24 PM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-48.9460, 31.1220

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

south of Africa

Coordinates: -48.9460°, 31.1220° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
June 8, 1968 at 11:24 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 10:28 PM