Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: iscgemsup812819
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & Time
Jan 2, 1969
5:50 PM Z
Depth
80.10 km
Intermediate
Coordinates
-56.0960, -27.8420
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Sandwich Islands region
Coordinates: -56.0960°, -27.8420° • Depth: 80.1 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- January 2, 1969 at 5:50 PM
- Last Updated
- May 9, 2022 at 7:20 PM
- Timeline
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