Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.2

ID: usp0000gd8

Location

west of Macquarie Island

Date & Time

May 18, 1976

6:04 AM Z

Depth

33.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-59.9490, 154.0770

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

west of Macquarie Island

Coordinates: -59.9490°, 154.0770° Depth: 33.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
May 18, 1976 at 6:04 AM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 5:07 PM