region 1930

South Sandwich Islands region earthquakes in 1930

Earthquake archive for South Sandwich Islands region in 1930: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1929 1931

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.9

Strongest magnitude

6.4

Average magnitude

19.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.9

18 Aug 1930

South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown

Depth

35.0 km

UTC

09:53:44

Coordinates

-55.790, -27.982

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1930, 5 earthquakes were recorded near South Sandwich Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 6.0 to 6.9, with an average of 6.4; depths ranged from 10.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 19.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, February 18, 1930 to Monday, August 18, 1930 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list