2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1976
Ascension Island region earthquakes in August 1976
Earthquake archive for Ascension Island region in August 1976: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
4.8
Strongest magnitude
4.6
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.8
12 Aug 1976
Ascension Island region, Unknown
Depth
33.0 km
UTC
00:34:19
Coordinates
-10.427, -13.108
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1976, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Ascension Island region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 4.8, with an average of 4.6; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, August 12, 1976 to Thursday, August 12, 1976 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
4.8
33.0 km
Ascension Island region, Unknown
12 Aug 1976 00:34:19 UTC
4.3
33.0 km
Ascension Island region, Unknown
12 Aug 1976 00:36:02 UTC