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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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
October 9, 1958 at 11:20 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 5:04 PM