Mag. 3.9 earthquake - South Atlantic Ocean, Antarctica, on 13/10/2020 00:54:03 -
Minor magnitude 3.9 earthquake at 10 km depth
13 Oct 15:26 UTC: First to report: INPRES after 12 hours.
Local time at epicenter: 13/10/2020 00:54:03
Magnitude: 3.9
Depth: 10.0 km
Epicenter latitude / longitude: 62.384°S / 58.435°W
(South Atlantic Ocean, Antarctica)Nearest volcano: Penguin Island (41 km / 25 mi)
Nearby towns and cities:
24 km (15 mi) S of Napier Rock Island --> See nearby quakes!
64 km (40 mi) SSW of World's End Island --> See nearby quakes!
Primary data source: INPRES
Estimated released energy: 4.5 x 1010 joules (12.4 megawatt hours, equivalent to 10.7 tons of TNT) More info
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| Magnitude | Depth | Location | Source |
| M 3.9 | 10 km | TFAIAS (Argentina), Antarctica | INPRES |
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