M 5.2 - South Sandwich Islands region

December 30, 2010 at 06:49:58 UTC

Depth: 38.80 km (Shallow)

M 5.2

Moderate

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude5.2 mwc
Depth38.80 km (Shallow)
Location-56.0490S, 26.7110W
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance416 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 5.2 mean?

A magnitude 5.2 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 38.80 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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