Earthquakes in August 1997
11 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.6
M6.6 earthquake near Wewak, East Sepik Province
23 km deep
Major - 6.6
M6.6 earthquake - 168 km SW of Leava, Wallis and Futuna
10 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake - 206 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
33 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake - Mid-Indian Ridge
10 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - central East Pacific Rise
10 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - 161 km NNE of Derby, Australia
10 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Miyakojima, Okinawa
55 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 181 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
33 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Meulaboh, Aceh
33 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - 35 km NNW of Sola, Vanuatu
26 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - 193 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
33 km deep
Major