2
Recorded earthquakes
region
July 1996
South Shetland Islands earthquakes in July 1996
Earthquake archive for South Shetland Islands in July 1996: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
4.3
Strongest magnitude
4.2
Average magnitude
21.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.3
07 Jul 1996
South Shetland Islands, Unknown
Depth
33.0 km
UTC
07:53:53
Coordinates
-62.023, -56.336
Analysis of the recorded activity
During July 1996, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Shetland Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.1 to 4.3, with an average of 4.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 21.5 km. Activity extended from Sunday, July 7, 1996 to Friday, July 19, 1996 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
4.3
33.0 km
South Shetland Islands, Unknown
07 Jul 1996 07:53:53 UTC
4.1
10.0 km
South Shetland Islands, Unknown
19 Jul 1996 11:33:37 UTC