Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.5

ID: usp0001sc6

Location

South Sandwich Islands region

Date & Time

Jan 18, 1983

3:23 PM Z

Depth

56.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-57.9660, -24.3110

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

South Sandwich Islands region

Coordinates: -57.9660°, -24.3110° Depth: 56.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
ms
Recorded On
January 18, 1983 at 3:23 PM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 12:16 AM