city 1985

Boca Chica earthquakes in 1985

Earthquake archive for Boca Chica in 1985: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
5.1
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
122.4 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.1
29 Dec 1985

La Romana, Dominican Republic

Depth
132.6 km
UTC
03:22:12
Coordinates
18.425, -68.819
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1985, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Boca Chica. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.1, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 96.2 to 138.5 km, averaging 122.4 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, April 10, 1985 to Sunday, December 29, 1985 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
5.1 132.6 km
La Romana, Dominican Republic
29 Dec 1985 03:22:12 UTC
4.8 138.5 km
San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
10 Apr 1985 05:10:56 UTC
4.6 96.2 km
Hato Mayor del Rey, Dominican Republic
16 May 1985 07:23:45 UTC