Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgemsup815603
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & Time
Oct 4, 1968
6:04 AM Z
Depth
100.90 km
Intermediate
Coordinates
-56.1860, -27.2250
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Sandwich Islands region
Coordinates: -56.1860°, -27.2250° • Depth: 100.9 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- October 4, 1968 at 6:04 AM
- Last Updated
- May 9, 2022 at 7:20 PM
- Timeline
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