region 1968

South Sandwich Islands region earthquakes in 1968

Earthquake archive for South Sandwich Islands region in 1968: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1967 1969

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.9

Strongest magnitude

5.8

Average magnitude

61.6 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.9

04 Oct 1968

South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown

Depth

100.6 km

UTC

06:04:37

Coordinates

-56.272, -27.290

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1968, 4 earthquakes were recorded near South Sandwich Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 5.9, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 15.0 to 100.6 km, averaging 61.6 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 18, 1968 to Friday, October 4, 1968 UTC.

Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list