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