5
Recorded earthquakes
region
October 1996
south of Africa earthquakes in October 1996
Earthquake archive for south of Africa in October 1996: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.3
Strongest magnitude
4.7
Average magnitude
13.7 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
18 Oct 1996
Analysis of the recorded activity
During October 1996, 5 earthquakes were recorded near south of Africa. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 5.3, with an average of 4.7; depths ranged from 10.0 to 28.7 km, averaging 13.7 km. Activity extended from Friday, October 18, 1996 to Wednesday, October 30, 1996 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.3
10.0 km
south of Africa, Unknown
18 Oct 1996 15:26:58 UTC
4.7
10.0 km
south of Africa, Unknown
20 Oct 1996 09:39:37 UTC
4.6
28.7 km
south of Africa, Unknown
30 Oct 1996 23:07:00 UTC
4.6
10.0 km
south of Africa, Unknown
26 Oct 1996 16:42:13 UTC
4.4
10.0 km
south of Africa, Unknown
18 Oct 1996 15:50:43 UTC