Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.0

ID: iscgem876174

Location

southern East Pacific Rise

Date & Time

Feb 26, 1961

5:48 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-32.6730, -111.4410

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

southern East Pacific Rise

Coordinates: -32.6730°, -111.4410° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
February 26, 1961 at 5:48 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 4:17 PM