2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1990
Macquarie Island region earthquakes in August 1990
Earthquake archive for Macquarie Island region in August 1990: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
4.9
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.9
06 Aug 1990
Macquarie Island region, Unknown
Depth
10.0 km
UTC
13:59:10
Coordinates
-59.137, 159.386
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1990, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Macquarie Island region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 4.9, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, August 6, 1990 to Sunday, August 12, 1990 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
4.9
10.0 km
Macquarie Island region, Unknown
06 Aug 1990 13:59:10 UTC
4.7
10.0 km
Macquarie Island region, Unknown
12 Aug 1990 03:04:16 UTC