Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.4
ID: iscgem883142
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & Time
Oct 19, 1959
3:55 PM Z
Depth
10.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-54.3840, -27.6030
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Sandwich Islands region
Coordinates: -54.3840°, -27.6030° • Depth: 10.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- October 19, 1959 at 3:55 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:49 PM
- Timeline
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