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M7.9 earthquake, South Indian Ocean, 2000-06-18
MagnitudeM7.9mwc
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Depth10 km
Time (UTC)2000-06-18 14:44
Rank in 20003 / 160among M6+
Rank since 1900136 / 14,458
Energy vs an M6×708approx.
South Indian Ocean · -13.80, 97.45
M5.5+ within 100 km in the next 30 days
| Event | Time (UTC) | Depth | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.8 2000-06-20 | 2000-06-20 11:34 | 10 km | South Indian Ocean |
M6.5+ within 300 km (largest first)
M7.9
Energy ratio uses the rule that one magnitude unit is about 32 times the energy. Magnitudes and locations are USGS values and can differ from national agencies. Older records are less complete and less precise.