Mag. 4.7 earthquake - South Atlantic Ocean, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, on Sunday, 13 September 2020 at 20:45 (GMT) -
Light magnitude 4.7 earthquake at 84 km depth
Magnitude: 4.7
Depth: 84.1 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 59.6112°S / 25.4768°W
(South Atlantic Ocean, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands)Nearest volcano: Bristol Island (90 km / 56 mi)
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 | 84 km | South Sandwich Islands Region | USGS |
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