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