Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.1
ID: iscgemsup897952
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & Time
Jul 24, 1947
8:39 AM Z
Depth
35.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-55.5200, -28.7180
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Sandwich Islands region
Coordinates: -55.5200°, -28.7180° • Depth: 35.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- July 24, 1947 at 8:39 AM
- Last Updated
- May 9, 2022 at 3:47 PM
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