QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem794827
USGS iscgem794827
24 Jun 1970, 14:09
288 km S of Prince Rupert, Canada
A magnitude 7.3 mw earthquake at 19.9 km depth.
Published location
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51.754000, -131.006000
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Event ID
iscgem794827
Coordinates
51.754, -131.006
Network
iscgem
Significance
820