2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1961
Scotia Sea earthquakes in 1961
Earthquake archive for Scotia Sea in 1961: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.2
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
23 Oct 1961
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1961, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Scotia Sea. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.2, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, October 13, 1961 to Monday, October 23, 1961 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list