Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5
ID: iscgem898362
Location
western Indian-Antarctic Ridge
Date & Time
Apr 23, 1946
4:56 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-50.2250, 139.6080
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
western Indian-Antarctic Ridge
Coordinates: -50.2250°, 139.6080° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- April 23, 1946 at 4:56 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 6:55 PM
- Timeline
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