Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: iscgem793407

Location

western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

Date & Time

Jul 2, 1970

12:56 AM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-51.0150, 139.2660

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

Coordinates: -51.0150°, 139.2660° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
July 2, 1970 at 12:56 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 9:34 PM