5
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1998
south of Africa earthquakes in August 1998
Earthquake archive for south of Africa in August 1998: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
04 Aug 1998
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1998, 5 earthquakes were recorded near south of Africa. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 5.8, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, August 4, 1998 to Tuesday, August 4, 1998 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.8
10.0 km
south of Africa, Unknown
04 Aug 1998 17:48:20 UTC
5.4
10.0 km
south of Africa, Unknown
04 Aug 1998 12:28:36 UTC
5.1
10.0 km
south of Africa, Unknown
04 Aug 1998 17:48:55 UTC
4.8
10.0 km
south of Africa, Unknown
04 Aug 1998 11:46:50 UTC
4.2
10.0 km
south of Africa, Unknown
04 Aug 1998 13:03:17 UTC