| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 90.4 km |
| Coordinates | -56.076, -27.481 |
| UTC time | 1987-11-24 07:39:58.290 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, November 24, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Sandwich Islands region on Tuesday, November 24, 1987 at 07:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The epicenter is located at longitude -27.481 and latitude -56.076.
| Location | South Sandwich Islands region |
| Country | South Sandwich Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-11-24
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