M 6.6 - 156 km NW of Kilmia, Yemen

Name: M 6.6 - 156 km NW of Kilmia, Yemen
Start: 2006-12-30T08:30:49+00:00
Location: 156 km NW of Kilmia, Yemen

December 30, 2006 at 08:30:49 UTC

Depth: 15.00 km (Shallow)

M 6.6

Strong

N/A

PAGER Alert

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude	6.6 mwc
Depth	15.00 km (Shallow)
Location	13.3130N, 51.3650E
Tsunami Warning	No
Significance	670 / 3000
Status	Reviewed
Network	us
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 6.6 mean?

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake is classified as "Strong". Strong earthquakes can cause severe damage in areas several tens of miles across.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 15.00 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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