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M7.4 earthquake - Baffin Bay

Name: M7.4 earthquake - Baffin Bay
Start: 1933-11-20T23:21:35.48+00:00
Location: Baffin Bay

33933 d ago · 20 Nov 1933, 23:21 UTC Baffin Bay

What happened

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Baffin Bay on 20 Nov 1933, 23:21 UTC at a depth of 15 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Major. Can cause serious damage over large areas. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:46 UTC

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No other events recorded within about 300 km in the last 30 days.