region September 1983

South Sandwich Islands region earthquakes in September 1983

Earthquake archive for South Sandwich Islands region in September 1983: 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

51.9 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.5

17 Sep 1983

South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown

Depth

37.9 km

UTC

22:25:41

Coordinates

-55.953, -24.830

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During September 1983, 5 earthquakes were recorded near South Sandwich Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.5, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 33.0 to 122.8 km, averaging 51.9 km. Activity extended from Thursday, September 15, 1983 to Thursday, September 22, 1983 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.5 37.9 km