region 1988

south of Africa earthquakes in 1988

Earthquake archive for south of Africa in 1988: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
5.1
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.1
09 Sep 1988

south of Africa, Unknown

Depth
10.0 km
UTC
16:59:19
Coordinates
-52.583, 26.441
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1988, 3 earthquakes were recorded near south of Africa. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.1, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, September 9, 1988 to Wednesday, November 23, 1988 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
5.1 10.0 km
south of Africa, Unknown
09 Sep 1988 16:59:19 UTC
4.7 10.0 km
south of Africa, Unknown
23 Nov 1988 02:08:50 UTC
4.7 10.0 km
south of Africa, Unknown
09 Sep 1988 14:24:37 UTC