QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem769608
USGS iscgem769608
19 Sept 1972, 02:36
10 km SSE of Joba Arriba, Dominican Republic
A magnitude 6.2 mw earthquake at 10 km depth.
Published location
Where is 10 km SSE of Joba Arriba, Dominican Republic?
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19.482000, -70.229000
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Event ID
iscgem769608
Coordinates
19.482, -70.229
Network
iscgem
Significance
584