region June 1979

South Sandwich Islands region earthquakes in June 1979

Earthquake archive for South Sandwich Islands region in June 1979: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.8

Strongest magnitude

5.3

Average magnitude

52.8 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.8

12 Jun 1979

South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown

Depth

132.0 km

UTC

23:11:02

Coordinates

-55.977, -27.868

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During June 1979, 5 earthquakes were recorded near South Sandwich Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.0 to 5.8, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 33.0 to 132.0 km, averaging 52.8 km. Activity extended from Friday, June 1, 1979 to Monday, June 25, 1979 UTC.

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

Event list