region January 1978

Calama earthquakes in January 1978

Earthquake archive for Calama in January 1978: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.2

Strongest magnitude

5.0

Average magnitude

155.5 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.2

14 Jan 1978

Calama, Chile

Depth

158.0 km

UTC

01:54:07

Coordinates

-23.252, -68.357

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During January 1978, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Calama. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.2, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 153.0 to 158.0 km, averaging 155.5 km. Activity extended from Saturday, January 14, 1978 to Thursday, January 19, 1978 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.2 158.0 km

Calama, Chile

14 Jan 1978 01:54:07 UTC

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4.8 153.0 km

Calama, Chile

19 Jan 1978 20:49:28 UTC