region January 1996

north of Ascension Island earthquakes in January 1996

Earthquake archive for north of Ascension Island in January 1996: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.1

Strongest magnitude

4.6

Average magnitude

12.5 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.1

29 Jan 1996

north of Ascension Island, Unknown

Depth

22.4 km

UTC

10:27:07

Coordinates

-0.943, -15.916

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During January 1996, 5 earthquakes were recorded near north of Ascension Island. Magnitudes ranged from 4.0 to 5.1, with an average of 4.6; depths ranged from 10.0 to 22.4 km, averaging 12.5 km. Activity extended from Saturday, January 6, 1996 to Wednesday, January 31, 1996 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.1 22.4 km