3
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1989
Ascension Island region earthquakes in August 1989
Earthquake archive for Ascension Island region in August 1989: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
08 Aug 1989
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1989, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Ascension Island region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.3, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, August 8, 1989 to Tuesday, August 8, 1989 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list