Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: usp0003ukg
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & Time
Apr 28, 1989
8:26 PM Z
Depth
22.30 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-59.5150, -29.3970
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Sandwich Islands region
Coordinates: -59.5150°, -29.3970° • Depth: 22.3 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- April 28, 1989 at 8:26 PM
- Last Updated
- April 28, 2022 at 8:22 PM
- Timeline
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