region 2008

Drake Passage earthquakes in 2008

Earthquake archive for Drake Passage in 2008: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.5
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
16.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.5
31 Aug 2008

Drake Passage, Unknown

Depth
10.0 km
UTC
01:15:25
Coordinates
-61.233, -67.738
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 2008, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Drake Passage. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.5, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 10.0 to 23.5 km, averaging 16.8 km. Activity extended from Sunday, August 31, 2008 to Sunday, September 14, 2008 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.5 10.0 km
Drake Passage, Unknown
31 Aug 2008 01:15:25 UTC
4.6 23.5 km
Drake Passage, Unknown
14 Sep 2008 23:57:25 UTC