Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.1

ID: iscgem894050

Location

South Sandwich Islands region

Date & Time

Jan 24, 1951

4:49 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-59.6690, -23.0480

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

South Sandwich Islands region

Coordinates: -59.6690°, -23.0480° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
January 24, 1951 at 4:49 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:12 PM