2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1976
north of Ascension Island earthquakes in August 1976
Earthquake archive for north of Ascension Island in August 1976: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.2
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
33.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
16 Aug 1976
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1976, 2 earthquakes were recorded near north of Ascension Island. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.2, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 25.0 to 42.0 km, averaging 33.5 km. Activity extended from Monday, August 16, 1976 to Monday, August 16, 1976 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.2
25.0 km
north of Ascension Island, Unknown
16 Aug 1976 02:27:38 UTC
4.9
42.0 km
north of Ascension Island, Unknown
16 Aug 1976 01:29:49 UTC