Earthquake details

Monday, April 15, 1991 Earthquake

The earthquake hit South Sandwich Islands region on Monday, April 15, 1991 at 20:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The epicenter is located at longitude -26.540 and latitude -56.192.

Magnitude 5.2
Alert Strong
Depth 33.0 km
Coordinates -56.192, -26.540
UTC time 1991-04-15 20:39:47.810
Location South Sandwich Islands region
Country South Sandwich Islands region
Severity Strong

Earthquake map 1991-04-15

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