Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: iscgem908406

Location

South Sandwich Islands region

Date & Time

Dec 6, 1929

8:21 PM Z

Depth

15.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-55.1990, -29.2330

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

South Sandwich Islands region

Coordinates: -55.1990°, -29.2330° Depth: 15.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
December 6, 1929 at 8:21 PM
Last Updated
April 25, 2022 at 10:46 PM