2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1985
east of the South Sandwich Islands earthquakes in 1985
Earthquake archive for east of the South Sandwich Islands in 1985: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.2
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
15 Aug 1985
east of the South Sandwich Islands, Unknown
Depth
10.0 km
UTC
20:38:46
Coordinates
-57.410, -7.048
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1985, 2 earthquakes were recorded near east of the South Sandwich Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.2, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, February 13, 1985 to Thursday, August 15, 1985 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.2
10.0 km
east of the South Sandwich Islands, Unknown
15 Aug 1985 20:38:46 UTC
4.8
10.0 km
east of the South Sandwich Islands, Unknown
13 Feb 1985 00:28:44 UTC