Strong M 6.2 earthquake at Pacific – Antarctic Ridge

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Source: The Watchers - 1/15/13, By Chillymanjaro

Strong and shallow earthquake registered as M 6.2 occurred in Pacific – Antarctic Ridge (62.580°S, 161.397°W) on January 15, 2013 at 16:09:37 UTC. According to USGS, the epicenter was at the depth of 10 km (6.2 miles) while EMSC recorded M 6.1 at depth of 80 km (49.7 miles).    The epicenter is far from any settlements. The nearest place is Antarctic, nearly 1000 km ENE and New Zealand, some 2500 km SSE. Magnitude 6.2 Date-Time Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 16:09:37 UTC Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 05:09:37 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 62.580°S, 161.397°W Depth 10...

Strong and shallow earthquake registered as M 6.2 occurred in Pacific – Antarctic Ridge (62.580°S, 161.397°W) on January 15, 2013 at 16:09:37 UTC. According to USGS, the epicenter was at the depth of 10 km (6.2 miles) while EMSC recorded M 6.1 at depth of 80 km (49.7 miles). 

10-degree Map Centered at 65°S,160°W – recent activity (Credit: USGS)

 

The epicenter is far from any settlements. The nearest place is Antarctic, nearly 1000 km ENE and New Zealand, some 2500 km SSE.

 

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