M 5.8 Nuclear Explosion - Novaya Zemlya, Russia
- 1961-10-30 08:33:31 (UTC)
- 73.850°N 54.500°E
- -4.0 km depth
Official Magnitude and Location updated 07-17-2018
Location Reference:
Khalturin, V.I., Rautian, T.G., Richards, P.G., and Leith, W.S. (2005) A Review of Nuclear Testing by the Soviet Union at Novaya Zemlya, Science and Global Security, 13, 1995-1990.
Magnitude Reference:
ISC-GEM Bulletin.
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Origin - Review Status
- REVIEWED
- Magnitude
- 5.8 mw
- Depth
- -4.0 km
- Time
- 1961-10-30 08:33:31 UTC
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± Three Weeks - Search Radius
250.0 km - Magnitude Range
≥ 2.0
Contributors US
USGS National Earthquake Information Center, PDE