Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.8

ID: iscgem872654

Location

south of the Fiji Islands

Date & Time

Jul 4, 1963

10:58 AM Z

Depth

181.30 km

Intermediate

Coordinates

-26.4650, -177.8680

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

south of the Fiji Islands

Coordinates: -26.4650°, -177.8680° Depth: 181.3 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
July 4, 1963 at 10:58 AM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 12:24 AM