| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -22.479, -113.171 |
| UTC time | 1968-08-09 03:08:03.090 |
Earthquake details
Friday, August 9, 1968 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Easter Island region on Friday, August 9, 1968 at 03:08 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Faaa, about 3840.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -113.171 and latitude -22.479.
| Location | Easter Island region |
| Country | Easter Island region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1968-08-09
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