5
Recorded earthquakes
city
1978
Arequipa earthquakes in 1978
Earthquake archive for Arequipa in 1978: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.1
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
133.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.1
04 Aug 1978
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1978, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Arequipa. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 5.1, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 30.0 to 240.0 km, averaging 133.2 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, January 3, 1978 to Wednesday, October 11, 1978 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list