Notable earthquake on record

M8.0 earthquake - 2000 New Ireland Earthquake

November 16, 2000 · 33 km deep.

Magnitude
M 8.0
Depth
33 km
Date
2000
Tsunami
No

2000 New Ireland Earthquake - a magnitude 8.0 earthquake at 33 km depth in 2000. Epicenter: -3.98, 152.17.

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