Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem885244
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & Time
Oct 9, 1958
11:20 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-55.5570, -28.1990
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Sandwich Islands region
Coordinates: -55.5570°, -28.1990° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- October 9, 1958 at 11:20 AM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:04 PM
- Timeline
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