M6.1 earthquake - Mariana Islands region
20881 d ago · 15 Aug 1969, 08:41 UTC Mariana Islands region
What happened
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Mariana Islands region on 15 Aug 1969, 08:41 UTC at a depth of 303 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was a deep earthquake; shaking at the surface is usually weak for its size.
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