Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.3
ID: usp00088kn
Location
South Sandwich Islands region
Date & Time
Oct 5, 1997
6:04 PM Z
Depth
273.90 km
Intermediate
Coordinates
-59.7390, -29.1980
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Sandwich Islands region
Coordinates: -59.7390°, -29.1980° • Depth: 273.9 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mwc
- Recorded On
- October 5, 1997 at 6:04 PM
- Last Updated
- April 29, 2022 at 5:03 PM
- Timeline
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