region November 1978

South Sandwich Islands region earthquakes in November 1978

Earthquake archive for South Sandwich Islands region in November 1978: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.6

Strongest magnitude

5.2

Average magnitude

66.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.6

27 Nov 1978

South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown

Depth

52.0 km

UTC

09:43:25

Coordinates

-57.923, -25.184

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During November 1978, 5 earthquakes were recorded near South Sandwich Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.6, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 33.0 to 122.0 km, averaging 66.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, November 3, 1978 to Monday, November 27, 1978 UTC.

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

Event list