3
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1997
South Atlantic Ocean earthquakes in August 1997
Earthquake archive for South Atlantic Ocean in August 1997: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.2
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
26 Aug 1997
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1997, 3 earthquakes were recorded near South Atlantic Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 5.2, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, August 26, 1997 to Tuesday, August 26, 1997 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.2
10.0 km
South Atlantic Ocean, Unknown
26 Aug 1997 08:43:27 UTC
4.7
10.0 km
South Atlantic Ocean, Unknown
26 Aug 1997 08:27:11 UTC
4.4
10.0 km
South Atlantic Ocean, Unknown
26 Aug 1997 15:10:46 UTC