Notable earthquake on record

M7.0 earthquake - 22 km WNW of Java, Georgia

April 29, 1991 · 17 km deep.

Magnitude
M 7.0
Depth
17 km
Date
1991
Tsunami
No

22 km WNW of Java, Georgia - a magnitude 7.0 earthquake at 17 km depth in 1991. Epicenter: 42.45, 43.67.

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