Major earthquake
M7.2 Earthquake — 112 km N of Palu, Indonesia
1968-08-14 22:14 UTC · 0.10°, 119.75°
A magnitude 7.2 (major) earthquake struck 112 km N of Palu, Indonesia on 1968-08-14 22:14 UTC, at a depth of 17 km. See it live on Earth Live's real-time 3D globe.
M7.2
Magnitude
17 km
Depth
1.0M t
TNT equivalent
VII
Max intensity (MMI)
Source: USGS event page. The TNT equivalent is computed from the magnitude with the standard Gutenberg–Richter energy relation; all other figures are USGS's own.
This area's earthquake history
In the year before this quake, USGS recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more within 300 km.
Strongest recorded within 300 km since 1900:
- M7.9 — 181 km N of Palu, Indonesia · 1996-01-01
- M7.8 — 160 km W of Gorontalo, Indonesia · 1905-01-22
- M7.7 — 120 km NE of Palu, Indonesia · 1938-05-19
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