| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -60.553, -57.249 |
| UTC time | 1964-04-19 14:12:18.900 |
Earthquake details
Sunday, April 19, 1964 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Shetland Islands on Sunday, April 19, 1964 at 14:12 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Ushuaia, about 915.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -57.249 and latitude -60.553.
| Location | South Shetland Islands |
| Country | South Shetland Islands |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1964-04-19
Closest countries
The 12 closest cities near the epicenter.
| Ushuaia | 915.6 km |
| Río Grande | 980.4 km |
| Punta Arenas | 1166.1 km |
| Río Gallegos | 1237.3 km |
| Caleta Olivia | 1706.5 km |
| Comodoro Rivadavia | 1767.4 km |
| Coyhaique | 1929.6 km |
| Trelew | 2000.7 km |
| Puerto Madryn | 2048.1 km |
| Viedma | 2232.4 km |
| Castro | 2300.7 km |
| Bariloche | 2364.1 km |
Nearby earthquakes
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