Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: iscgem888330

Location

southern East Pacific Rise

Date & Time

Jun 5, 1956

5:59 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-50.0000, -114.1690

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

southern East Pacific Rise

Coordinates: -50.0000°, -114.1690° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
June 5, 1956 at 5:59 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 5:24 PM