2
Recorded earthquakes
country
August 1953
Republic of Indonesia earthquakes in August 1953
Earthquake archive for Republic of Indonesia in August 1953: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
30.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
17 Aug 1953
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1953, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Republic of Indonesia. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.0, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 25.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 30.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, August 17, 1953 to Thursday, August 27, 1953 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list