region May 1989

Antofagasta earthquakes in May 1989

Earthquake archive for Antofagasta in May 1989: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.6
Strongest magnitude
5.5
Average magnitude
42.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.6
29 May 1989

Antofagasta, Chile

Depth
32.0 km
UTC
22:22:30
Coordinates
-23.897, -70.337
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1989, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Antofagasta. Magnitudes ranged from 5.4 to 5.6, with an average of 5.5; depths ranged from 32.0 to 52.3 km, averaging 42.2 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 19, 1989 to Monday, May 29, 1989 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.6 32.0 km
Antofagasta, Chile
29 May 1989 22:22:30 UTC
5.4 52.3 km
Antofagasta, Chile
19 May 1989 11:50:54 UTC