2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1927
South Sandwich Islands region earthquakes in 1927
Earthquake archive for South Sandwich Islands region in 1927: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.8
Average magnitude
17.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
16 Aug 1927
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1927, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Sandwich Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 5.8, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 15.0 to 20.0 km, averaging 17.5 km. Activity extended from Monday, July 25, 1927 to Tuesday, August 16, 1927 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list