5
Recorded earthquakes
region
October 1987
South Sandwich Islands region earthquakes in October 1987
Earthquake archive for South Sandwich Islands region in October 1987: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.5
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
40.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.5
17 Oct 1987
Analysis of the recorded activity
During October 1987, 5 earthquakes were recorded near South Sandwich Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.5, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 10.0 to 94.9 km, averaging 40.8 km. Activity extended from Monday, October 12, 1987 to Wednesday, October 21, 1987 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.5
94.9 km
South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown
17 Oct 1987 06:37:29 UTC
5.2
33.0 km
South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown
21 Oct 1987 18:59:44 UTC
5.0
33.0 km
South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown
18 Oct 1987 17:02:54 UTC
4.9
10.0 km
South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown
13 Oct 1987 11:51:36 UTC
4.7
33.0 km
South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown
12 Oct 1987 11:20:36 UTC