Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.6

ID: usp0004sxp

Location

South Sandwich Islands region

Date & Time

Jun 15, 1991

1:13 AM Z

Depth

51.70 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-58.2850, -24.1830

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

South Sandwich Islands region

Coordinates: -58.2850°, -24.1830° Depth: 51.7 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
June 15, 1991 at 1:13 AM
Last Updated
April 28, 2022 at 7:10 PM