Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: usp0003rz4

Location

southern East Pacific Rise

Date & Time

Feb 16, 1989

4:36 PM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-56.4040, -121.9640

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

southern East Pacific Rise

Coordinates: -56.4040°, -121.9640° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
February 16, 1989 at 4:36 PM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 8:25 PM