Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgem795832
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & Time
May 20, 1970
8:03 PM Z
Depth
55.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-55.8010, -28.1480
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Sandwich Islands region
Coordinates: -55.8010°, -28.1480° • Depth: 55.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- May 20, 1970 at 8:03 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 9:40 PM
- Timeline
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