Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.8

ID: iscgem900070

Location

South Sandwich Islands region

Date & Time

Nov 2, 1943

6:08 PM Z

Depth

60.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-56.7610, -26.0560

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

South Sandwich Islands region

Coordinates: -56.7610°, -26.0560° Depth: 60.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
November 2, 1943 at 6:08 PM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 7:14 PM