Moderate Earthquake

Magnitude 5.9

ID: usp0000epc

Location

western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

Date & Time

Jan 23, 1976

6:33 PM Z

Depth

33.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-50.3190, 139.5620

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Moderate Earthquakes

Can cause minor damage to buildings

Location Map

western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

Coordinates: -50.3190°, 139.5620° Depth: 33.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
January 23, 1976 at 6:33 PM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 5:22 PM