5
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 2002
South Sandwich Islands region earthquakes in May 2002
Earthquake archive for South Sandwich Islands region in May 2002: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
4.8
Strongest magnitude
4.6
Average magnitude
53.1 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.8
28 May 2002
South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown
Depth
133.4 km
UTC
16:56:41
Coordinates
-56.031, -27.710
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 2002, 5 earthquakes were recorded near South Sandwich Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.0 to 4.8, with an average of 4.6; depths ranged from 33.0 to 133.4 km, averaging 53.1 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 6, 2002 to Tuesday, May 28, 2002 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
4.8
133.4 km
South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown
28 May 2002 16:56:41 UTC
4.8
33.0 km
South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown
15 May 2002 19:43:24 UTC
4.8
33.0 km
South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown
08 May 2002 14:59:53 UTC
4.8
33.0 km
South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown
06 May 2002 04:05:02 UTC
4.0
33.0 km
South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown
06 May 2002 04:09:07 UTC