2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1938
Jan Mayen Island region earthquakes in August 1938
Earthquake archive for Jan Mayen Island region in August 1938: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
08 Aug 1938
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1938, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Jan Mayen Island region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.3 to 5.4, with an average of 5.4; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, August 8, 1938 to Sunday, August 28, 1938 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list