region February 1973

Ascension Island region earthquakes in February 1973

Earthquake archive for Ascension Island region in February 1973: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
08 Feb 1973

Ascension Island region, Unknown

Depth
33.0 km
UTC
19:05:21
Coordinates
-10.377, -13.014
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During February 1973, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Ascension Island region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.3, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, February 8, 1973 to Thursday, February 8, 1973 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.3 33.0 km
Ascension Island region, Unknown
08 Feb 1973 19:05:21 UTC
4.8 33.0 km
Ascension Island region, Unknown
08 Feb 1973 19:11:44 UTC