region 1985

southwest of Africa earthquakes in 1985

Earthquake archive for southwest of Africa in 1985: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
17 Apr 1985

southwest of Africa, Unknown

Depth
10.0 km
UTC
04:16:16
Coordinates
-52.107, 14.445
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1985, 2 earthquakes were recorded near southwest of Africa. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.4, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, April 17, 1985 to Saturday, August 17, 1985 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.4 10.0 km
southwest of Africa, Unknown
17 Apr 1985 04:16:16 UTC
4.9 10.0 km
southwest of Africa, Unknown
17 Aug 1985 00:51:42 UTC