Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.6
ID: iscgem881404
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & Time
Feb 15, 1959
4:42 AM Z
Depth
25.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-59.6740, -26.1340
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Sandwich Islands region
Coordinates: -59.6740°, -26.1340° • Depth: 25.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- February 15, 1959 at 4:42 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:41 PM
- Timeline
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