3
Recorded earthquakes
region
1981
Ascension Island region earthquakes in 1981
Earthquake archive for Ascension Island region in 1981: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.6
Strongest magnitude
4.9
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.6
16 Feb 1981
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1981, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Ascension Island region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 5.6, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, February 16, 1981 to Sunday, August 2, 1981 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.6
10.0 km
Ascension Island region, Unknown
16 Feb 1981 04:58:12 UTC
4.6
10.0 km
Ascension Island region, Unknown
02 Aug 1981 17:33:25 UTC
4.5
10.0 km
Ascension Island region, Unknown
16 Feb 1981 05:19:34 UTC