region August 1989

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk earthquakes in August 1989

Earthquake archive for Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in August 1989: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.2

Strongest magnitude

4.7

Average magnitude

429.6 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.2

29 Aug 1989

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia

Depth

407.7 km

UTC

15:30:38

Coordinates

48.172, 147.578

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During August 1989, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 5.2, with an average of 4.7; depths ranged from 407.7 to 451.5 km, averaging 429.6 km. Activity extended from Friday, August 18, 1989 to Tuesday, August 29, 1989 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.2 407.7 km

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia

29 Aug 1989 15:30:38 UTC

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4.2 451.5 km

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia

18 Aug 1989 23:26:42 UTC