Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 7.0
ID: iscgem883464
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & Time
Dec 14, 1959
11:22 PM Z
Depth
25.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-59.9350, -26.2660
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Sandwich Islands region
Coordinates: -59.9350°, -26.2660° • Depth: 25.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- December 14, 1959 at 11:22 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 4:50 PM
- Timeline
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