region August 1998

north of Ascension Island earthquakes in August 1998

Earthquake archive for north of Ascension Island in August 1998: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.2

Strongest magnitude

4.9

Average magnitude

16.6 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.2

17 Aug 1998

north of Ascension Island, Unknown

Depth

23.1 km

UTC

08:02:06

Coordinates

-3.184, -12.161

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During August 1998, 2 earthquakes were recorded near north of Ascension Island. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.2, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 10.0 to 23.1 km, averaging 16.6 km. Activity extended from Monday, August 17, 1998 to Monday, August 31, 1998 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.2 23.1 km

north of Ascension Island, Unknown

17 Aug 1998 08:02:06 UTC

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4.6 10.0 km

north of Ascension Island, Unknown

31 Aug 1998 01:44:56 UTC