QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem770163
USGS iscgem770163
2 Aug 1972, 22:38
62 km ESE of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia
A magnitude 6.1 mw earthquake at 24.9 km depth.
Published location
Where is 62 km ESE of Ust’-Kamchatsk Staryy, Russia?
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55.940000, 163.345000
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Event ID
iscgem770163
Coordinates
55.94, 163.345
Network
iscgem
Significance
569