4
Recorded earthquakes
region
1997
South Atlantic Ocean earthquakes in 1997
Earthquake archive for South Atlantic Ocean in 1997: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.3
Strongest magnitude
4.9
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
14 Mar 1997
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1997, 4 earthquakes were recorded near South Atlantic Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 5.3, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, March 14, 1997 to Tuesday, August 26, 1997 UTC.
Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list