Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3

ID: iscgem886497

Location

southern East Pacific Rise

Date & Time

May 2, 1957

10:34 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-55.8530, -123.2730

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

southern East Pacific Rise

Coordinates: -55.8530°, -123.2730° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
May 2, 1957 at 10:34 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 5:11 PM