2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1980
Ascension Island region earthquakes in 1980
Earthquake archive for Ascension Island region in 1980: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
16 Oct 1980
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1980, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Ascension Island region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.4, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, August 6, 1980 to Thursday, October 16, 1980 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.4
10.0 km
Ascension Island region, Unknown
16 Oct 1980 01:32:35 UTC
4.8
10.0 km
Ascension Island region, Unknown
06 Aug 1980 16:00:01 UTC