Strong mag. 6.1 earthquake - South Atlantic Ocean, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, on Tuesday, 11 October 1966 at 06:25 (GMT)
Strong magnitude 6.1 earthquake at 20 km depth
Magnitude: 6.1
Depth: 20.0 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 60.354°S / 26.485°W
(South Atlantic Ocean, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands)Nearest volcano: Thule Islands (112 km / 70 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
111 km (69 mi) SSE of Thule Island --> See nearby quakes!
216 km (134 mi) S of Montagu Island --> See nearby quakes!
Primary data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Estimated released energy: 8.9 x 1013 joules (24.8 gigawatt hours, equivalent to 21301 tons of TNT or 1.3 atomic bombs!) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| M 6.1 | 20 km | South Sandwich Islands region | USGS |
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Aftershocks of the 6.1 quake South Atlantic Ocean, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, 11 October 1966 06:25 GMT
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Strong mag. 6.1 earthquake - South Atlantic Ocean, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, on Tuesday, 11 October 1966 at 06:25 (GMT)
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