| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -57.970, -25.187 |
| UTC time | 2002-12-12 04:16:02.190 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, December 12, 2002 Earthquake
The earthquake hit South Sandwich Islands region on Thursday, December 12, 2002 at 04:16 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The epicenter is located at longitude -25.187 and latitude -57.970.
| Location | South Sandwich Islands region |
| Country | South Sandwich Islands region |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2002-12-12
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