Earthquakes in August 1953
7 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.8
M6.8 earthquake near Amaliáda, West Greece
10 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Agrínio, West Greece
10 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake near Kokopo, East New Britain Province
30 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Nuku‘alofa, Tongatapu
25 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Amaliáda, West Greece
15 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Amaliáda, West Greece
15 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - north of Ascension Island
15 km deep
Major