region May 1977

South Sandwich Islands region earthquakes in May 1977

Earthquake archive for South Sandwich Islands region in May 1977: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.3

Strongest magnitude

5.1

Average magnitude

33.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.3

20 May 1977

South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

22:51:43

Coordinates

-56.009, -27.118

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1977, 5 earthquakes were recorded near South Sandwich Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.3, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, May 19, 1977 to Thursday, May 26, 1977 UTC.

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

Event list