3
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1988
southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge earthquakes in August 1988
Earthquake archive for southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge in August 1988: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.2
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
05 Aug 1988
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1988, 3 earthquakes were recorded near southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.2, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, August 5, 1988 to Sunday, August 21, 1988 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list