region 2008

South Atlantic Ocean earthquakes in 2008

Earthquake archive for South Atlantic Ocean in 2008: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 2007 2009

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.6

Strongest magnitude

5.3

Average magnitude

10.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.6

20 Feb 2008

South Atlantic Ocean, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

12:49:44

Coordinates

-53.015, -46.542

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 2008, 5 earthquakes were recorded near South Atlantic Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 5.0 to 5.6, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, February 20, 2008 to Saturday, October 25, 2008 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list