Notable earthquake on record

M7.7 earthquake - 123 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica

January 28, 2020 · 15 km deep · tsunami-linked.

Magnitude
M 7.7
Depth
15 km
Date
2020
Tsunami
Yes

123 km NNW of Lucea, Jamaica - a magnitude 7.7 earthquake at 15 km depth in 2020. Epicenter: 19.42, -78.76.

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