region 1981

north of Ascension Island earthquakes in 1981

Earthquake archive for north of Ascension Island in 1981: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1980 1982

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.5

Strongest magnitude

4.9

Average magnitude

10.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.5

16 Oct 1981

north of Ascension Island, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

15:43:20

Coordinates

-0.200, -16.512

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1981, 5 earthquakes were recorded near north of Ascension Island. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.5, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, April 27, 1981 to Tuesday, November 10, 1981 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.5 10.0 km