region May 1978

Calama earthquakes in May 1978

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

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

4.8

Strongest magnitude

4.8

Average magnitude

111.5 km

Average depth

Strongest event

4.8

08 May 1978

Calama, Chile

Depth

110.0 km

UTC

01:52:06

Coordinates

-22.149, -68.515

Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1978, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Calama. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 4.8, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 110.0 to 113.0 km, averaging 111.5 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 8, 1978 to Monday, May 29, 1978 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

4.8 110.0 km

Calama, Chile

08 May 1978 01:52:06 UTC

4.7 113.0 km

Calama, Chile

29 May 1978 19:07:07 UTC