Date | 14 October 1968 |
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Origin time | 02:58:52 UTC |
Magnitude | 6.5 Mw |
Depth | 15 km (9 mi) |
Epicenter | 31°34′S 117°04′E / 31.57°S 117.07°ECoordinates: 31°34′S 117°04′E / 31.57°S 117.07°E |
Total damage | $2.2 million |
Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
Casualties | 20–28 injured |
The 1968 Meckering earthquake occurred on 14 October at 10:58:52 local time with a moment magnitude of 6.5 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). Total damage amounted to $2.2 million with 20–28 injured.
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