Earthquakes in August 1983
8 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.1
M7.1 earthquake - 57 km SSE of Klyuchi, Russia
63 km deep
Extreme - 6.8
M6.8 earthquake near Kavála, East Macedonia and Thrace
2 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Bungo-Takada-shi, Oita
126 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Laoag, Ilocos
29 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - 13 km E of Basco, Philippines
158 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 201 km ESE of Hihifo, Tonga
39 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Bunawan, Caraga
21 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - Banda Sea
160 km deep
Major