city 1959

Al Hoceima earthquakes in 1959

Earthquake archive for Al Hoceima in 1959: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.5
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.5
23 Aug 1959

Melilla, Spain

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
22:21:32
Coordinates
35.582, -3.197
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1959, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Al Hoceima. Magnitudes ranged from 5.3 to 5.5, with an average of 5.4; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, August 23, 1959 to Sunday, August 30, 1959 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.5 15.0 km
Melilla, Spain
23 Aug 1959 22:21:32 UTC
5.3 15.0 km
Melilla, Spain
30 Aug 1959 03:24:57 UTC