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