QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/us2000828l
USGS us2000828l
18 Dec 2016, 09:47
135 km SSW of Colonia, Micronesia
A magnitude 6.2 mww earthquake at 19 km depth.
Published location
Where is 135 km SSW of Colonia, Micronesia?
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8.372500, 137.673600
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Event ID
us2000828l
Coordinates
8.3725, 137.6736
Network
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Significance
592