2
Recorded earthquakes
country
August 2008
Tanzania earthquakes in August 2008
Earthquake archive for Tanzania in August 2008: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.7
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.7
27 Aug 2008
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 2008, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Tanzania. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 5.7, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, August 27, 2008 to Sunday, August 31, 2008 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.7
10.0 km
Mtwara, Tanzania
27 Aug 2008 06:46:19 UTC
4.3
10.0 km
Dodoma, Tanzania
31 Aug 2008 03:52:51 UTC