Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: iscgem877991
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & Time
Jan 12, 1960
3:09 AM Z
Depth
35.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-55.6670, -27.1350
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Sandwich Islands region
Coordinates: -55.6670°, -27.1350° • Depth: 35.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- January 12, 1960 at 3:09 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:26 PM
- Timeline
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