Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: usp0000g9g

Location

western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

Date & Time

May 11, 1976

11:29 AM Z

Depth

33.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-51.5060, 139.6780

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

western Indian-Antarctic Ridge

Coordinates: -51.5060°, 139.6780° Depth: 33.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
May 11, 1976 at 11:29 AM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 5:06 PM