M 5.0 - South Sandwich Islands region

December 30, 2011 at 16:34:34 UTC

Depth: 109.70 km (Intermediate)

M 5.0

Moderate

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude5.0 mwc
Depth109.70 km (Intermediate)
Location-56.2300S, 27.1660W
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance385 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 5 mean?

A magnitude 5 earthquake is classified as "Moderate". Moderate earthquakes can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 109.70 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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