2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1987
Volcano Islands earthquakes in August 1987
Earthquake archive for Volcano Islands in August 1987: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
4.8
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
149.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.8
02 Aug 1987
Volcano Islands, Japan region
Depth
182.8 km
UTC
04:00:36
Coordinates
22.272, 143.082
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1987, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Volcano Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 4.8, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 116.2 to 182.8 km, averaging 149.5 km. Activity extended from Sunday, August 2, 1987 to Thursday, August 20, 1987 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
4.8
182.8 km
Volcano Islands, Japan region
02 Aug 1987 04:00:36 UTC
4.7
116.2 km
Volcano Islands, Japan region
20 Aug 1987 21:14:56 UTC