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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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
March 12, 1959 at 1:29 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 4:41 PM