2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1973
South Shetland Islands earthquakes in 1973
Earthquake archive for South Shetland Islands in 1973: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.1
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.1
16 Feb 1973
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1973, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Shetland Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.1, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, February 16, 1973 to Friday, October 19, 1973 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.1
33.0 km
South Shetland Islands, Unknown
16 Feb 1973 09:21:51 UTC
4.6
33.0 km
South Shetland Islands, Unknown
19 Oct 1973 13:41:15 UTC