region August 2000

South Atlantic Ocean earthquakes in August 2000

Earthquake archive for South Atlantic Ocean in August 2000: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.1
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
21 Aug 2000

South Atlantic Ocean, Unknown

Depth
10.0 km
UTC
09:16:25
Coordinates
-53.020, -45.966
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During August 2000, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Atlantic Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 6.1, with an average of 5.5; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, August 21, 2000 to Tuesday, August 22, 2000 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.1 10.0 km
South Atlantic Ocean, Unknown
21 Aug 2000 09:16:25 UTC
4.8 10.0 km
South Atlantic Ocean, Unknown
22 Aug 2000 01:28:20 UTC