Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: iscgem877436

Location

South Sandwich Islands region

Date & Time

Sep 27, 1961

12:07 PM Z

Depth

10.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-59.3490, -23.8640

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

South Sandwich Islands region

Coordinates: -59.3490°, -23.8640° Depth: 10.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
September 27, 1961 at 12:07 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 4:23 PM