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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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
December 5, 1986 at 6:56 AM
Last Updated
April 27, 2022 at 9:56 PM