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