region August 1989

South Sandwich Islands region earthquakes in August 1989

Earthquake archive for South Sandwich Islands region in August 1989: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.8

Strongest magnitude

5.2

Average magnitude

33.1 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.8

03 Aug 1989

South Sandwich Islands region, Unknown

Depth

33.3 km

UTC

11:07:17

Coordinates

-59.994, -26.680

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During August 1989, 5 earthquakes were recorded near South Sandwich Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.8, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.3 km, averaging 33.1 km. Activity extended from Thursday, August 3, 1989 to Saturday, August 26, 1989 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.8 33.3 km