2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1980
South Shetland Islands earthquakes in 1980
Earthquake archive for South Shetland Islands in 1980: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
21.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
15 Sep 1980
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1980, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Shetland Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.8, with an average of 5.4; depths ranged from 10.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 21.5 km. Activity extended from Monday, September 15, 1980 to Monday, November 3, 1980 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.8
33.0 km
South Shetland Islands, Unknown
15 Sep 1980 04:28:13 UTC
4.9
10.0 km
South Shetland Islands, Unknown
03 Nov 1980 00:51:52 UTC