Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: usp000dwzx

Location

Vanuatu region

Date & Time

Aug 9, 2005

5:26 AM Z

Depth

23.60 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-20.9420, 173.8250

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

Vanuatu region

Coordinates: -20.9420°, 173.8250° Depth: 23.6 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mwb
Recorded On
August 9, 2005 at 5:26 AM
Last Updated
May 2, 2022 at 5:24 PM