Moderate Earthquake

Magnitude 5.5

ID: iscgem774175

Location

South Sandwich Islands region

Date & Time

Apr 6, 1972

3:21 AM Z

Depth

135.00 km

Intermediate

Coordinates

-57.8420, -26.7200

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Moderate Earthquakes

Can cause minor damage to buildings

Location Map

South Sandwich Islands region

Coordinates: -57.8420°, -26.7200° Depth: 135.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
April 6, 1972 at 3:21 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 8:52 PM