Mag. 4.7 earthquake - South Atlantic Ocean, Antarctica, on 2020-09-01 13:07:51 UTC -
Light magnitude 4.7 earthquake at 10 km depth
Local time at epicenter: 2020-09-01 13:07:51 UTC
Magnitude: 4.7
Depth: 10.0 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 62.309°S / 58.0894°W
(South Atlantic Ocean, Antarctica)Nearest volcano: Penguin Island (25 km / 16 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
24 km (15 mi) SE of Napier Rock Island --> See nearby quakes!
52 km (32 mi) S of World's End Island --> See nearby quakes!
Primary data source: USGS (United States Geological Survey)
Estimated released energy: 7.1 x 1011 joules (197 megawatt hours, equivalent to 169 tons of TNT) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| M 4.7 | 10 km | South Shetland Islands (Antarctica) | USGS |
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