New Delhi: A massive earthquake of 7-magnitude hit South Sandwich Islands on Thursday morning, the National Center for Seismology said. As per the NCS update, the earthquake occured at 10 km below the ground in the South Sandwich Islands.Also Read – Earthquake Of 6.1 Magnitude Strikes Chile
“An earthquake of magnitude 7.0 occurred in the South Sandwich Islands at around 8:33am. The depth of the earthquake was 10 km below the ground,” the National Center for Seismology said.
Earthquake of Magnitude:7.0, Occurred on 29-09-2022, 08:33:25 IST, Lat: -60.88 & Long: -20.00, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: South Sandwich Islands for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/YevpDbD0Ig@Indiametdept @ndmaindia pic.twitter.com/u1sRtwy959
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) September 29, 2022
No casualties have been reported so far.
More details are awaited.