QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem771324
USGS iscgem771324
5 Jul 1972, 11:16
118 km WNW of Tofino, Canada
A magnitude 6.1 mw earthquake at 20 km depth.
Published location
Where is 118 km WNW of Tofino, Canada?
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49.372000, -127.497000
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Event ID
iscgem771324
Coordinates
49.372, -127.497
Network
iscgem
Significance
567