region April 1973

South Sandwich Islands region earthquakes in April 1973

Earthquake archive for South Sandwich Islands region in April 1973: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.0

Strongest magnitude

5.2

Average magnitude

64.6 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.0

25 Apr 1973

South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown

Depth

67.0 km

UTC

21:34:37

Coordinates

-59.281, -26.097

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During April 1973, 5 earthquakes were recorded near South Sandwich Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 6.0, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 33.0 to 95.0 km, averaging 64.6 km. Activity extended from Saturday, April 7, 1973 to Wednesday, April 25, 1973 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

6.0 67.0 km