QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/iscgem880912
USGS iscgem880912
3 Dec 1960, 04:24
52 km S of Dalandzadgad, Mongolia
A magnitude 6.8 mw earthquake at 20 km depth.
Published location
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43.099000, 104.521000
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Event ID
iscgem880912
Coordinates
43.099, 104.521
Network
iscgem
Significance
705