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Monday, March 18, 1974 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Samoa on Monday, March 18, 1974 at 10:56 UTC with a magnitude of 6.0. The epicenter is located at longitude -172.833 and latitude -14.929.

Magnitude 6.0
Alert Severe
Depth 27.0 km
Coordinates -14.929, -172.833
UTC time 1974-03-18 10:56:12.400
Location Apia
Country Samoa (WS)
Severity Severe

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