region 1952

Ascension Island region earthquakes in 1952

Earthquake archive for Ascension Island region in 1952: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.9
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.9
27 Mar 1952

Ascension Island region, Unknown

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
16:10:02
Coordinates
-7.138, -11.467
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1952, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Ascension Island region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 5.9, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, March 27, 1952 to Saturday, October 4, 1952 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.9 15.0 km
Ascension Island region, Unknown
27 Mar 1952 16:10:02 UTC
5.8 15.0 km
Ascension Island region, Unknown
04 Oct 1952 04:04:12 UTC