region May 1964

South Sandwich Islands region earthquakes in May 1964

Earthquake archive for South Sandwich Islands region in May 1964: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

7.8

Strongest magnitude

6.2

Average magnitude

103.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

7.8

26 May 1964

South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown

Depth

125.0 km

UTC

10:59:16

Coordinates

-56.323, -27.655

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1964, 5 earthquakes were recorded near South Sandwich Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 7.8, with an average of 6.2; depths ranged from 15.0 to 125.0 km, averaging 103.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, May 6, 1964 to Friday, May 29, 1964 UTC.

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

Event list