Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: iscgem908670
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & Time
May 15, 1928
5:44 AM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-55.1360, -27.9480
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Sandwich Islands region
Coordinates: -55.1360°, -27.9480° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- May 15, 1928 at 5:44 AM
- Last Updated
- April 25, 2022 at 10:52 PM
- Timeline
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