Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: iscgem766534

Location

South Sandwich Islands region

Date & Time

Dec 22, 1972

12:18 PM Z

Depth

17.30 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-55.5320, -28.3440

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

South Sandwich Islands region

Coordinates: -55.5320°, -28.3440° Depth: 17.3 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
December 22, 1972 at 12:18 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 8:32 PM