region August 1973

South Sandwich Islands region earthquakes in August 1973

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

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.5

Strongest magnitude

5.2

Average magnitude

58.8 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.5

08 Aug 1973

South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

04:37:12

Coordinates

-58.323, -24.983

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During August 1973, 5 earthquakes were recorded near South Sandwich Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.5, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 33.0 to 130.0 km, averaging 58.8 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, August 8, 1973 to Friday, August 24, 1973 UTC.

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

Event list