Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.0
ID: usp0001bsc
Location
South Shetland Islands
Date & Time
Jan 18, 1981
3:06 AM Z
Depth
22.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
-61.0910, -55.4260
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
South Shetland Islands
Coordinates: -61.0910°, -55.4260° • Depth: 22.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
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- Recorded On
- January 18, 1981 at 3:06 AM
- Last Updated
- April 28, 2022 at 1:14 AM
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