2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1958
South Sandwich Islands region earthquakes in 1958
Earthquake archive for South Sandwich Islands region in 1958: 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
09 Oct 1958
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1958, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Sandwich Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 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 Thursday, October 9, 1958 to Saturday, December 13, 1958 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list