region May 1997

South Sandwich Islands region earthquakes in May 1997

Earthquake archive for South Sandwich Islands region in May 1997: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.4

Strongest magnitude

4.6

Average magnitude

33.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.4

29 May 1997

South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

00:12:30

Coordinates

-55.651, -26.806

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1997, 5 earthquakes were recorded near South Sandwich Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 5.4, with an average of 4.6; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, May 7, 1997 to Thursday, May 29, 1997 UTC.

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

Event list

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Mag

Location

Details

5.4 33.0 km