Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: usp00030n2
Location
western Indian-Antarctic Ridge
Date & Time
Dec 5, 1986
6:56 AM Z
Depth
10.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-51.2570, 139.1990
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
western Indian-Antarctic Ridge
Coordinates: -51.2570°, 139.1990° • Depth: 10.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- December 5, 1986 at 6:56 AM
- Last Updated
- April 27, 2022 at 9:56 PM
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