Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem877956
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & Time
Jan 7, 1960
1:28 PM Z
Depth
35.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-55.5910, -27.2780
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Sandwich Islands region
Coordinates: -55.5910°, -27.2780° • Depth: 35.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- January 7, 1960 at 1:28 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:25 PM
- Timeline
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