Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgem881562
Location
State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Country: Federated States of Micronesia
Date & Time
Mar 12, 1959
1:29 AM Z
Depth
35.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
7.2510, 144.8410
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
State of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia
Coordinates: 7.2510°, 144.8410° • Depth: 35.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- March 12, 1959 at 1:29 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:41 PM
- Timeline
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