Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.4

ID: iscgem850033

Location

South Sandwich Islands region

Date & Time

Feb 9, 1966

4:40 AM Z

Depth

40.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-56.7900, -25.9650

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

South Sandwich Islands region

Coordinates: -56.7900°, -25.9650° Depth: 40.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
February 9, 1966 at 4:40 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 11:26 PM