region May 1986

South Sandwich Islands region earthquakes in May 1986

Earthquake archive for South Sandwich Islands region in May 1986: 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

28.4 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.8

05 May 1986

South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

10:32:08

Coordinates

-58.711, -24.850

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1986, 5 earthquakes were recorded near South Sandwich Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.8, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 10.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 28.4 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 5, 1986 to Wednesday, May 28, 1986 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.8 33.0 km