2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1978
South Shetland Islands earthquakes in August 1978
Earthquake archive for South Shetland Islands in August 1978: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
05 Aug 1978
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1978, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Shetland Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.8, with an average of 5.4; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, August 5, 1978 to Saturday, August 5, 1978 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.8
33.0 km
South Shetland Islands, Unknown
05 Aug 1978 06:43:08 UTC
4.9
33.0 km
South Shetland Islands, Unknown
05 Aug 1978 08:28:58 UTC