2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 2026
South Atlantic Ocean earthquakes in August 2026
Earthquake archive for South Atlantic Ocean in August 2026: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.1
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.1
27 Aug 2026
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 2026, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Atlantic Ocean. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.1, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, August 16, 2026 to Thursday, August 27, 2026 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.1
10.0 km
South Atlantic Ocean, Unknown
27 Aug 2026 04:19:08 UTC
4.9
10.0 km
South Atlantic Ocean, Unknown
16 Aug 2026 17:11:07 UTC