Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.3

ID: iscgem776454

Location

South Sandwich Islands region

Date & Time

Feb 25, 1972

1:17 AM Z

Depth

35.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-60.7590, -25.6680

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

South Sandwich Islands region

Coordinates: -60.7590°, -25.6680° Depth: 35.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
February 25, 1972 at 1:17 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 8:56 PM