Notable earthquake on record

M8.2 earthquake - 2018 Fiji Earthquake

August 19, 2018 · 600 km deep · tsunami-linked.

Magnitude
M 8.2
Depth
600 km
Date
2018
Tsunami
Yes

2018 Fiji Earthquake - a magnitude 8.2 earthquake at 600 km depth in 2018. Epicenter: -18.11, -178.15.

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