Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.4

ID: iscgem895300

Location

South Sandwich Islands region

Date & Time

Mar 18, 1950

4:39 AM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-57.4270, -23.6580

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

South Sandwich Islands region

Coordinates: -57.4270°, -23.6580° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
March 18, 1950 at 4:39 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:24 PM