Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5
ID: iscgem892772
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & Time
Apr 15, 1952
7:02 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-56.5050, -25.7920
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Sandwich Islands region
Coordinates: -56.5050°, -25.7920° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- April 15, 1952 at 7:02 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 6:02 PM
- Timeline
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