Earthquakes in August 1952
9 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.4
M7.4 earthquake near Damxung, Tibet
25 km deep
Extreme - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - 213 km W of Port Orford, Oregon
15 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Arawa, Bougainville
48 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - southern East Pacific Rise
10 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Coquimbo, Coquimbo Region
35 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Arawa, Bougainville
35 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Shizunai-furukawachō, Hokkaido
64 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - south of Africa
15 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - 15 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
43 km deep
Major