Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.5
ID: usp0002evn
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & Time
May 15, 1985
8:12 PM Z
Depth
33.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-56.6370, -25.3300
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Sandwich Islands region
Coordinates: -56.6370°, -25.3300° • Depth: 33.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- May 15, 1985 at 8:12 PM
- Last Updated
- April 27, 2022 at 10:47 PM
- Timeline
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