Notable earthquake on record

M8.6 earthquake - 2012 Wharton Basin Earthquake

April 11, 2012 · 20 km deep.

Magnitude
M 8.6
Depth
20 km
Date
2012
Tsunami
No

2012 Wharton Basin Earthquake - a magnitude 8.6 earthquake at 20 km depth in 2012. Epicenter: 2.33, 93.06.

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