Notable earthquake on record

M6.5 earthquake - 28 km W of Dongobesh, Tanzania

May 7, 1964 · 31 km deep.

Magnitude
M 6.5
Depth
31 km
Date
1964
Tsunami
No

28 km W of Dongobesh, Tanzania - a magnitude 6.5 earthquake at 31 km depth in 1964. Epicenter: -4.04, 35.13.

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