Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: iscgem877114
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & Time
Aug 1, 1961
9:34 AM Z
Depth
20.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-56.8310, -24.9710
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Sandwich Islands region
Coordinates: -56.8310°, -24.9710° • Depth: 20.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- August 1, 1961 at 9:34 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:22 PM
- Timeline
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