Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5
ID: iscgem882383
Location
Vanuatu region
Date & Time
Jul 3, 1959
5:55 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-16.1970, 172.9460
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
Vanuatu region
Coordinates: -16.1970°, 172.9460° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- July 3, 1959 at 5:55 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:45 PM
- Timeline
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